|
 |
"The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid"
starring Robert Duvall and Cliff Robertson
Even before the wounds of the Civil War had healed in Missouri, the railroads came swarming in to steal the land. Everywhere, men from the railroads were driving poor, defenseless families from their homes. And that's when a fresh wind suddenly began to blow. It was other Clay County farmers, the James and Younger boys, coming to the rescue. They tarred and feathered the railroad men and drove them from the land. From that moment onward, they were outlaws. But the people of Missouri would never forget what the boys had done for them.
We selected this movie because we want to recognize 2008 as Minnesota's Sesquicentennial year. We want to honor a film that shows some of our state's history. It is no surprise that the film ends in Stillwater.
For more information about the "Great Northfield Minnesota Raid" check out this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068661/ |
 |
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"
starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard
This 1961 film is based on the novel written by Truman Capote, and won 2 Oscars. You can't have more fun than this. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" preserves an idyllic time and place in the American psyche; New York City between WWII and The Great Society. A time when being hip and urbane were accessible (and desirable) to the middle-class.
The film's two romantic protagonists are Holly Golightly, played wonderfully by Audrey Hepburn, and Paul Varjak, played by George Peppard in an understated performance that well complements Hepburn's. Holly is an aspiring socialite and party girl looking for a wealthy sugar daddy. Paul is an aspiring writer and kept man of a wealthy older woman. Neither is happy, but both go through the motions in a swirl of Manhattan parties and parings.
Everything falls nicely into place in this romantic comedy; directing, musical score, acting, and screenplay. Filmed on location in New York, this is a beautiful, captivating movie that has not only aged well, but is a time machine to a wonderful place that probably never really existed - except in our imagination.
For more information about "Breakfast at Tiffany's" check out this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054698/ |
|
"Best in Show"
written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy
This hilarious comedy was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2001, and has the subtitle: "Some Pets Deserve More Respect Than Others." You will be able to thoroughly laugh at dogs and their people when you watch this show. Bring your dog and have some great times.
For more information about "Best in Show" check out this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218839/ |
 |
"The Mummy"
starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weiss and John Hanna
This superb 1999 action adventure film was nominated for several Oscars. Brendan Fraser stars as an American serving in the French Foreign Legion who, on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra, accidentally awakens the Mummy.
For more information about "The Mummy" check out this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120616/
|
 |
"Forrest Gump"
starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise and Sally Field
This 1994 movie won six Oscars and has some of the best music you will ever hear in a film. Forrest will charm you and remind you of some of the most important occurrences in US history. This film is powerful and endearing, and you will never see the world in quite the same way after you see it through Forrest's eyes.
For more information about "Forrest Gump" check out this link : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/ |
 |
"American Graffitti"
starring Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford. Directed by George Lucas
Probably the single greatest teen movie ever made!
George Lucas' wonderful coming of age film that takes place one late summer night, is one that inspired several other films, including "Dazed and Confused," and "Can't Hardly Wait."
Fine performances, superb directing, and wonderful writing make this one a winner that has endured over the years, and has solidified its position as one of the greatest films of all times. "American Graffiti" is a film that can be funny without being inane, and touching without being maudlin.
This is a movie that should be seen at least once by everybody. It was a great film in 1973, and is even better today! A very intelligent and believable film that only seems to get better with repeated viewings; after seeing it for the first time, you will want to see it again
For more information about "American Graffitti" check out this link : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069704/ |
|
 |
"Casablanca"
starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid
This 1942 film won three Oscars and is considered one of the best films ever made.
With the coming of the Second World War, many eyes in imprisoned Europe turned hopefully, or desperately, toward the freedom of the Americas. Lisbon became the great embarkation point. But, not everyone could get to Lisbon directly, and so a tortuous, roundabout refugee trail sprang up - Paris to Marseilles... across the Mediterranean to Oran... then by train, or auto, or foot across the rim of Africa, to Casablanca in French Morocco. Here, the fortunate ones, through money, or influence, or luck, might obtain exit visas and scurry to Lisbon; and from Lisbon, to the New World. But the others wait in Casablanca...and wait...and wait...and wait.
For more information about "Casablanca" check out this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/ | | |
