1. Courtney Love
2. Madonna
3.Mick Jagger
4. Halle Berry 
5.Jennifer Lopez
6. Demi Moore
7. David Duchovny
8. Julia Roberts
9. Phil Collins
10. Pamela Anderson
11. Robert DeNiro
12.Jennifer Aniston
13.John Lennon
This week it's very simple. Figure out who each person is below, and email me your answers at holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I will post the answers on Monday, July 7th. Thanks for playing!!!
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This week's edition of Entertainment Weekly featured many of my favorite things: LISTS! It includes the top 100 "New Classic" movies, albums, television shows, and more. One hundred movies seems like a lot, but when you're covering a twenty-five year span, it doesn't leave much room for errors. So, of course, I thought that there were plenty of movies that could have should have been included in place of several that were (in my humble opinion) less than classic (ie. Casino Royale, Speed, Clueless, and to top it off: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn). Here are 13 movies that I think should have been included in Entertainment Weekly's list of The 100 Best Films of the Last 25 Years:
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Dumb and Dumber (1994)
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Boyz N the Hood (1991)
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
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Forrest Gump (1994)
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The Cider House Rules (1999)
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The Karate Kid (1984)
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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
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Philadelphia (1993)
This week it's about movies! Chris and I went to see the latest Indiana Jones movie on Saturday. So for this week's Thursday Thirteen, I thought I'd give my two cents on the last thirteen movies we've seen (mostly at home on DVD).
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Without giving much away, I thought that the special effects were incredible. I especially enjoyed the interaction between Shia LaBeouf and Harrison Ford. But, honestly, the plot left something to be desired. That is not to say that the movie is not worth watching. It will definitely be a classic piece of Americana. It's just that the alien aspect of the plot was a little silly for me.
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The Lost City - This is the story of an affluent Cuban family dealing with major political changes during the late 1950s. Batista's rule ended, but with Fidel Castro, came a Marxist government. This film poignantly shows how a family is torn apart over political ideals. Andy Garcia, who was born in Cuba, stars in and directed this amazing film. I thought he did an excellent job directing the scenes that he acted in with his father. He also makes the audience understand how important music is to Cuban culture.
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Before the Devil Knows You're Dead - This was a really great film! I had never heard of it, but Chris rented it last week. It stars Ethan Hawke, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney. This is a story about a chain of events that just spirals out of control. It's one of those movies that explores how far one will go to get away with what they want. That's not explaining much, but I don't want to ruin it for anyone. This is one that you've just got to see!
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Charlie Wilson's War - We thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman were all fantastic. Charlie Wilson, a politician with lots of character flaws, finds a way to make a real difference in the world. He helps rebels in Afghanistan fight the Soviets by giving them weapons and support. It all sounds far fetched, but it is based on a true story!
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Cassandra's Dream - Two brothers, played by Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor, try to make a play that could really change their lives. But, as plans like this often do, it all starts to unravel. I really enjoyed this one, but it's not the feel good movie of the year.
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets - This sequel was almost as good as the original. I'm a sucker for cheesy one-liners, as long as the plot is creative and original. This one is definitely worth renting. Plus, this is one that the whole family can enjoy!
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Schindler's List - Chris had never seen this one, so we borrowed it from my brother. What an exceptional film. This is one that we should all probably see more than once.
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Thank You For Smoking - This one has been out for a few years. I thought it was very cleverly done. I really thought that Aaron Eckhart was very convincing as a tobacco lobbyist, spinning his way out of every sticky situation - up to a point. William H. Macy is also fun to watch as his "Vermont Cheddar" is scrutinized for its cholesterol content. This one has a satisfying ending.
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The Upside of Anger - This is the story of a woman who must deal with the sudden absence of her husband. Major alcoholism and depression make this a real challenge. Her three young adult daughters must also navigate through this major transition. While it might seem like a real downer, I found the relationships and conversations to be both realistic and revealing. Rent it and you'll be glad you did.
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The Other Boleyn Girl - We loved this movie! But, we are really into the Showtime Series Tudors. If you like the drama, mystery, and history of the Boleyn and Tudor families, you will probably enjoy this film. Scarlett Johansson plays Mary Boleyn, the less famous sister of Ann. According to the film, she falls in love and produces a son with King Henry VIII. But, because she was confined to bedrest during most of the pregnancy, he loses interest in her and becomes infatuated with her sister Ann. He fails to recognize the child as his heir, and proceeds to give up many things in order to make Ann his Queen.
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The List - DO NOT RENT THIS MOVIE! It is so bad that it will make you laugh out loud. In all fairness to Chris for picking it out, it appears to be an interesting story about a secret list that dates back to the Civil War. But, it turns out that the movie is all about "the power of prayer" and "fighting off evil". There's nothing wrong with those two things, but the script is almost as bad as the acting in this one.
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The Bucket List - Now this is a great movie! It was so popular that I'm sure everyone knows about the story. But honestly, I didn't think it would be as moving as it turned out to be. If you want to 1.see something majestic 2.laugh until you cry 3.you get the picture.....check it out!
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Match Point - Want something a little different? This is the story of a guy who wants to climb his way up the social and economic ladder. Who doesn't? But it's what he's willing to do to get there that makes this Woody Allen picture so shocking. It will definitely keep you guessing.
I can still hardly believe that George Michael performed on the American Idol Finale last week (just read the posts below). So, he's been on my mind all week. I've listened to my old CDs, and I've even learned his new songs that are currently playing on his website. (I LOVE THEM ALL - of course) so I decided to list my 13 favorite George Michael/Wham! songs of all time for this week's Thursday Thirteen.
1. Faith - George Michael
2. Father Figure - George Michael
3. I Knew You Were Waiting For Me - George Michael and Aretha Franklin
4. Monkey - George Michael
5. Kissing a Fool - George Michael
6. One More Try - George Michael
7. The Edge of Heaven - Wham!
8. Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo's Song) - George Michael
9. A Different Corner - Wham!
10. Praying For Time - George Michael
11. Freedom '90 - George Michael
12. Waiting For That Day/You Can't Always Get What You Want - George Michael
13. Heal the Pain - George Michael
Another Wednesday has rolled and around, and I realize that I have not posted the answers to my Thursday Thirteen from two weeks ago! Thea from I'm a Drama Mama was the only person to get them all correct. Way to go, Thea! But I must add that Malcolm from Pop Culture Dish got most of them right as well. (His recent pledge to not use the internet on quizzes is quite commendable.) Thanks for playing everyone!
Here are the answers from two weeks ago. Click here to see the post.
1. Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel McAdams were in The Family Stone.
2. Rachel McAdams and Tina Fey were in Mean Girls.
3. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are in Baby Mama.
4. Amy Poehler and Susan Sarandon were in Mr. Woodcock.
5. Susan Sarandon and Nia Long were in Alfie.
6. Nia Long and Sandra Bullock were in Premonition.
7. Sandra Bullock and Ellen Burstyn were in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
8. Ellen Burstyn and Meg Ryan were in When a Man Loves a Woman.
9. Meg Ryan and Jennifer Jason Leigh were in In the Cut.
10. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kathy Bates were in Dolores Claiborne.
11. Kathy Bates and Hilary Swank were in P.S. I Love You.
12. Hilary Swank and Katie Holmes were in The Gift.
13. Katie Holmes and Queen Latifah were in Mad Money.
This week's edition is just thirteen random questions about one of my all-time favorite television shows, "The Golden Girls." Thanks to Lifetime, I think I've seen every single episode at least three times! Please email me your answers at holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. Do not leave them in the comments section, just because you might get them before others have a chance to play. Thanks so much!
1. By what name does Blanche call her father?
2. In one episode, Dorothy and Rose write a song for a contest. Can you finish this line from the tune?
"Miami, Miami, you've got style, Blue skies, sunshine, _____ ____ __ ___ ____."
3. What was the name of Sophia's former retirement home?
4. What was the name of Rose's hometown?
5. What dessert did the ladies often enjoy while sitting around the kitchen table?
6. What was Dorothy's profession?
7. Dorothy's ex-husband, Stan, finally left her for a flight attendant. What was her name?
8. What was the name of Dorothy's father?
9. What was Sophia's nickname for Dorothy?
10. What was Blanche's late husband's name?
11. What actress played Sophia when she was younger (1950s)?
12. As a young child, who did Rose believe was her biological father?
13. Just curious, which Golden Girl is your favorite?
This week I want to change things up a bit. But first, I need to share the movie gurus that answered all of last week's edition of Connect the Actors. Malcolm and pjazzypar answered all thirteen correctly. Way to go you two!!!! And, thank you so much for participating.
This week I want you to connect the actresses by looking at their faces only (no names given). The answers will still be the movie title that connects the actress with the following one. Please note that there are 14 pictures, but only 13 correct answers. The thirteenth answer will be the title of the movie that connects #13 and #14. Ready to play "Who's That Girl...and what was she in?"
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This week's game is 'Connect the Actors Part VI'. Can you connect Shirley Temple to Sean Astin through films? The answer for each question will be the movie title that connects the actor for that number with the following one. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn
The answers :
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(Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
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(Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
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Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Josh Brolin and Sean Astin. Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. If you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Shirley Temple
2. Lionel Barrymore
3. James Stewart
4. Alfred Hitchcock
5. Anthony Perkins
6. Lauren Bacall
7. Kathy Bates
8. Jack Nicholson
9. John Lithgow
10. Janine Turner
11. Sam Shepard
12. Denzel Washington
13. Josh Brolin
14. Sean Astin
This week's game is 'Connect the Actors Part V'. Can you connect Sean Penn to Philip Seymour Hoffman through films? The answer for each question will be the movie title that connects the actor for that number with the following one. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn
The answers :
1. (Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
2. (Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
3. Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. If you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Sean Penn
2. Forest Whitaker
3. James McAvoy
4. Keira Knightley
5. Johnny Depp
6. Dianne Wiest
7. Jason Robards
8. Tom Hanks
9. Catherine Zeta-Jones
10. John Cusack
11. Diane Lane
12. Richard Gere
13. Julia Roberts
14. Philip Seymour Hoffman
This week's game is 'Connect the Actors Part IV'. This time it's all about male actors. Can you connect Harrison Ford to Robin Williams through films? The answer for each question will be the movie title that connects the actor for that number with the following one. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn
The answers :
1. (Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
2. (Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
3. Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams. Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. If you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Harrison Ford
2. Joe Pantoliano
3. Lou Diamond Phillips
4. Denzel Washington
5. Matthew Broderick
6. Jack Black
7. Jude Law
8. Ethan Hawke
9. Steve Zahn
10. Eddie Murphy
11. Nick Nolte
12. Albert Brooks
13. Jeff Bridges
14. Robin Williams
This week's game is 'Connect the Actors Part III'. This time it's all about actresses. Can you connect Emma Thompson to Juliette Lewis through films? The answer for for each question will be the movie title that connects the actress for that number with the following one. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn....
The answers :
1. (Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
2. (Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
3. Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Jessica Lange and Juliette Lewis. Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. If you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Emma Thompson
2. Kate Winslet
3. Kirsten Dunst
4. Susan Sarandon
5. Natalie Portman
6. Julia Roberts
7. Joan Cusack
8. Hope Davis
9. Gwyneth Paltrow
10. Jeanne Tripplehorn
11. Sharon Stone
12. Halle Berry
13. Jessica Lange
14. Juliette Lewis
This week's game is 'Connect the Actors Part II'. Can you connect Billy Crystal to Kurt Russell through films? The answer for for each question will be the movie title that connects the actor for that number with the following actor. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn....
The answers :
1. (Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
2. (Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
3. Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell.
Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. If you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Billy Crystal
2. Meg Ryan
3. Tom Hanks
4. Paul Newman
5. Tom Cruise
6. Robert Duvall
7. Julia Roberts
8. Albert Finney
9. Matt Damon
10. Gwyneth Paltrow
11. Ethan Hawke
12. Denzel Washington
13. Dakota Fanning
14. Kurt Russell
This week's game is 'Connect the Actors'. Can you connect Tom Cruise to Richard Dreyfuss through films? The answer for for each question will be the movie title that connects the actor for that number with the following actor. Just in case my directions sound as bad as I think they do, here's an example series:
1. George Clooney
2. Brad Pitt
3. Susan Sarandon
4. Sean Penn....
The answers :
1. (Think - George Clooney stars with Brad Pitt in...) Ocean's 11
2. (Think - Brad Pitt stars with Susan Sarandon in...) Thelma and Louise
3. Dead Man Walking
I realize that some of these might have more than one answer, so any true connection that I can prove with IMDB will be counted as a correct answer. Also, please note that there are 14 actors listed, but only thirteen answers. The thirteenth answer will be the movie that stars both Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss.
Please do not leave your answers in the comments section. This time, if you would like to play, just leave me a comment letting me know, and then e-mail me your answers at: holly_f_smith@yahoo.com. I'll post the answers on Monday morning. Good luck and have fun!
1. Tom Cruise
2. Meg Ryan
3. Nicholas Cage
4. Sean Connery
5. Alec Baldwin
6. Michael Keaton
7. Nicole Kidman
8. Matthew Broderick
9. Jennifer Grey
10. Lea Thompson
11. Michael J. Fox
12. Woody Harrelson
13. Bill Murray
14. Richard Dreyfuss
Welcome to this week's Thursday Thirteen. It is a "Name That Movie" quiz. I'll show you a still shot from thirteen different movies, and you simply tell me the titles in the comments section. Let's see how many you recognize! Also, if you click on the image, you can see a larger version of it. (I will try to delete answers quickly so that you're not tempted to peek ; ). Good luck!
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This week I wanted to post a game as my Thursday Thirteen. Unscramble each set of words to reveal a movie title from the given year. Just leave your answers in the comments section. The first person to get them all correct will get a fake fabulous prize...Good luck!
[Check back to find the answers on Friday morning]
1. Het Kwsshhaan Prtndeemio (1994)
2. Sfooallegd (1990)
3. Errbvaahet (1995)
4. Olrtaauilet (2007)
5. Gveinnfour (1992)
6. Eht Secsnrpi Bedri (1987)
7. Hidgan (1982)
8. Hrcas (2004)
9. Ltese Siagoamln (1989)
10. Alihpeladhip (1993)
11. Csymti Evirr (2003)
12.Wsja (1975)
13. Eht Peaerddt (2006)
After watching the Superbowl this past weekend, I wasn't that impressed with the commercials. I thought that there were a few really funny ones, but that last year's commercials were a lot funnier. I found this clip of the ten best commercials from last year's game on YouTube, so I thought I'd post that as part of my Thursday Thirteen. The final three are the commercials that I really liked from this year's game. What was your favorite Superbowl ad this year?
1. Doritos/Lays/Tostitos
2. Late Show with David Letterman
3. CareerBuilder.com
4. Bud Light - ESL Class
5. Bud Light - What he was really thinking...
6. Bud Light - Auction style wedding
7. Taco Bell - Lions
8. Bud Light - Hitchhiker
9. Doritos - Live the Flavor
10. Bud Light - Slaps
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For this week's Thursday Thirteen, I'm going to list the Top 13 Movies (according to the Jan. 25th issue of Entertainment Weekly). After reviewing the Top 20 Chart, I realized that we need to get out more! We haven't seen any of these! I really prefer just renting movies and relaxing in my recliner anyway! Plus, the weather has been pretty dreary lately. At any rate, for those of you who do venture out into the cold to catch the latest flicks, here are the films you've been watching!
1. The Bucket List - My parents went to see it this Friday afternoon, and they loved it. They were joking that they were the youngest folks in the crowd.
2. First Sunday - This one stars Tracy Morgan and Ice Cube. The tagline is "Keep the faith. Steal the rest."
3. Juno - Pregnant 13 year old....giving baby up for adoption. But the critics love it.
4. National Treasure: Book of Secrets - I really want to see this one eventually, because I loved the original. The one-liners might have been cheesy, but it was also exciting!
5. Alvin and the Chipmunks - Looks cute enough to rent!
6. I Am Legend - I heard Regis say that it was pretty scary. But then again, Regis isn't exactly a tough guy.
7. One Missed Call - People receive voicemails from their "future selves" about when they are going to die...not my cup of tea.
8. P.S. I Love You - I'd never get Chris in the theater to see this one. It's oozing "girl movie".
9. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie - The Veggie Tales have an aquired taste...but I think they're delicious.
10. Atonement - My kind of movie, I can just tell. Loved James McAvoy in The Last King of Scotland.
11. Charlie Wilson's War - My parents also saw this one. They enjoyed it.
12. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - I've seen the play version of this story in high school, and I'm curious to see Tim Burton's interpretation of it.
13. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep: The commercial says it's the next E.T. That's enough to get me to watch it!
When Chris took off for his trip to Louisiana, for the National Championship Game, we made a bunch of CDs for him to bring along. Most of them were just fun, uplifting songs to help him get pumped up for the game. But, we did make a CD for him to listen to in case LSU lost. (Thank goodness they won!) Here are the last thirteen songs we uploaded to the ipod in preparation for his trip. Please let me know if you like any of these songs in the comments section. Thanks!
1. Big & Rich - "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)"
2. Black Eyed Peas - "Let's Get It Started"
3. Electric Light Orchestra - "Showdown"
4. Otis Redding - "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay"
5. Fergie - "Big Girls Don't Cry"
6. Keith Urban - "Somebody Like You"
7. King Harvest - "Dancing in the Moonlight"
8. Mary J. Blige - "Family Affair"
9. Moby - "Extreme Ways"
10. Montgomery Gentry - "My Town"
11. Orleans - "Still the One"
12. Rascal Flatts - "Stand"
13. The Rolling Stones - "Paint It Black"
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