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MonsterMonster
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Amazing acting by Charlize Theron. The heartbreaking life of Aileen Wuornos, a serial killer and prostitute who murdered at least seven men in Florida. Too painful to watch more than once!
Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)
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The amazing story of Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust during World War II. I would have never known Schindler's story if it wasn't for Steven Spielberg making this movie. Spielberg called this movie "the most satisfying experience of my career."
Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)
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An epic masterpiece! Yes, it must only be viewed on widescreen.
The Elephant ManThe Elephant Man
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I'm glad to know John Merrick. Another heartbreaking story.
BraveheartBraveheart
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This is about William Wallace, the 13th-century Scottish leader. I'm glad to know this historical story in a movie! And with Mel Gibson too!
Ray (Full Screen Edition)Ray (Full Screen Edition)
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Jamie Foxx is the best actor in this great movie about Ray Charles' life. Yes, he WAS Ray Charles!
Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)Walk the Line (Widescreen Edition)
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The love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Joaquin Phoenix is amazing as Johnny Cash!
Miracle WorkerMiracle Worker
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Helen Keller had an amazing life, and played on the screen by Patty Duke, who suffered much to give us this movie.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Special Edition)Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Special Edition)
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I love Paul Newman and Robert Redford.
Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking
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The story of Sister Helen Prejean, and her relationship with a condemned man Matthew Poncelet, helping him to find salvation on death row. I think it's one of the most emotional movies of all time. Susan Sarandon won best actress, Sean Penn was nominated but should have won too, and I think he is truly the best actor of his generation.
Dog Day AfternoonDog Day Afternoon
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Al Pacino is one of my favorite actors.
GoodFellasGoodFellas
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Very violent, great mob story!
CasinoCasino
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Great mob story about Las Vegas. Very violent!
Bonnie and ClydeBonnie and Clyde
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the most famous bank robbers of the 1930's, ending in tragic death.
Ed WoodEd Wood
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Johnny Depp is great as the weird Ed Wood, who is consistently voted the worst director who ever lived, and created some of the most bizarrely memorable "B" movies to ever come out of Tinseltown.
Funny GirlFunny Girl
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Barbra Streisand's first movie, and she is amazing in her role as 1930s comedian Fanny Brice.
The Glenn Miller StoryThe Glenn Miller Story
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James Stewart plays the bandleader who rocketed to fame during the swing era. Great swing songs including "Moonlight Serenade," "A String of Pearls," "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" "In The Mood", "Little Brown Jug", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000".
I'll Cry TomorrowI'll Cry Tomorrow
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The HurricaneThe Hurricane
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Denzil Washington is great in the amazing story.
Malcolm XMalcolm X
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Catch Me If You Can (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)Catch Me If You Can (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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I love this story! and I love Leonardo!
BugsyBugsy
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Bugsy Siegal fascinates me.
Finding Neverland (Widescreen Edition)Finding Neverland (Widescreen Edition)
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The AviatorThe Aviator
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Howard Hughes' life, played by Leonardo DeCaprio.
AliAli
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Will Smith plays Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) the World Heavyweight Champion.
Born on the Fourth of July [HD DVD]Born on the Fourth of July [HD DVD]
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Based on the memoir of combat veteran Ron Kovic, whose gunshot wound in Vietnam left him paralyzed from the chest down. Great acting by Tom Cruise who was nominated for best actor. Another movie I consider too painful to watch more than once!
Erin Brockovich [HD DVD]Erin Brockovich [HD DVD]
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I'm glad to know Erin Brockovich.
AmistadAmistad
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An amazing story.
Private PartsPrivate Parts
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Howard Stern is hilarious, and I love this movie.
Boys TownBoys Town
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I'm glad to know the story of Boys Town.
Man on the MoonMan on the Moon
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Buddy Holly StoryBuddy Holly Story
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A great musician who fought for rock and roll.
The Doors (Special Edition)The Doors (Special Edition)
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Val Kilmer did not play Jim Morrison... he WAS Jim Morrison!!!
Blow (Infinifilm Edition)Blow (Infinifilm Edition)
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An amazing story.
Music of the Heart (Miramax Collector's Series)Music of the Heart (Miramax Collector's Series)
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FrancesFrances
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Heartbreaking
SelenaSelena
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I didn't know anything about Selena until this movie came out! And I first watched it by accident! I'm so glad to know her life story.
Lady Sings the BluesLady Sings the Blues
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Billie Holiday had such a heartbreaking life, she truly sang the blues.
What's Love Got To Do With It?What's Love Got To Do With It?
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Tina Turner is an amazing woman. I'm glad to know her life story.
Dragon: The Bruce Lee StoryDragon: The Bruce Lee Story
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I'm glad to get to know Bruce Lee.