Field Of Dreams

Hello Moviemainers,   The film for the month of April is 1989 Field Of Dreams starring Kevin Costner.    This film is a story of a farmer who builds a baseball field in the middle of his cornfield.   The film cost 15 million to make and grossed 84.4 million.   I hope you enjoy the film and if anyone would like to host a movie night just email me.    Movielynne

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High Anxiety

Hello Moviemainers,   

Well this is March and it's been ten years since we started MovieMainers with the help of the editor (aka Carl), the man that makes me look good.  We manage to pull this together and I really love hearing from the members about the films and just getting together to discuss them.

This month was tough as there is so much going on in the world that is frightening, so here's a film where we can escape for just a little while.  I really felt the need to do a comedy as I really need a good laugh especially now.

The film for the month of March is 1977 High Anxiety.  This is a Mel Brooks film and like other Mel Brooks films it's a parody, this time of Hitchcock films.  Alfred Hitchcock consulted on the screenplay with Mel.  In one funny scene, instead of the institute for the insane it is called the institute for the very very nervous.  Alfred sent Mel 6 bottles of Chateau Haut Brion and said here is a little token of my pleasure, have no anxiety about this.  Love it.

Let me know if you are interested in hosting a movie night.  

Enjoy, 

Your movie diva Movielynne

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PS from Carl:  All ten years of the movie club's history can be found on the blog page, http://moviemainers.blogspot.com/ 

A Patch Of Blue

Hello Moviemainers,

Here we are already into the second month of the year.  I started thinking about a film for the month of February.  Sidney Poitier passed away on January 6 of this year, although he made many wonderful films with some classic lines in them, for me it is a film 1965  A Patch Of Blue with Elizabeth Hartman and Shelly Winters.  The film tells the story of a blind girl who is abused by her mother and spends her days in the park making beaded necklaces.  She meets a man played by Sidney Poitier and he helps her to a better life.  This is the film considered his most successful in his career.  He agreed to a reduced salary for 10 percent of the film gross, which was a smart thing to do, as it was a successful film and made a lot of money.  Shelly Winters won for best supporting actress at the Academy Awards.

Now we have not been able to be together for a film and dinner since January 2020.  I do not know how you all feel about getting together but we would love to host this month on Friday February 18 up here in Westbrook.  I understand if you do not feel comfortable because of covid, but if you do we would love to see everyone.   Friday February 18 117 Grandview Drive in Westbrook (it is not really that far) we will make it an early evening.  Please let me know RSVP if you can make it.    

Movielynne

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Anxious People

Hi MovieMainers,    

What can I say better late then never!   The film or should I say films for the month of January is Anxious People this you will find on Netflix.   This is a Swedish series about a father and son who are cops it takes place in 2021 .   It is a comedy  / drama funny and touching moments in the film.   My favorite is the son who even when moments get tough on the job he still calls his father pa pa .   I especially like the women hair dresser , who is trying to fix the son's hair during a hostage crisis.    Forgive my delay in sending this out and enjoy watching this series.   

Movielynne

View the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aseoiMxTOLM

A Castle For Christmas

Hi Movie Mainers,

Well here we go again I cannot believe another year has come and gone.   This year I decided that I would make it easy on myself and choose a new film on Netflix  A Castle For Christmas, starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes ( I have had a crush on this guy ever since The Princess Bride, he reminded me of Errol Flynn in that film)

Now I know what you are thinking yes, it is a little hokey but it is Christmas and I do not need deep I just need a little holiday film to get me in the mood.   It tells the story of a women who wants to buy this castle in Scotland, and a Duke that needs to sell his castle as he is broke.

I would like a email from everyone who would like to get together in January for our first movie and a dinner, it has been way too long.  I wish you all a happy holiday I miss you all it is time we all start watching films together.    

Your movie diva,

Movielynne

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The Royal Tenenbaums

Hello Moviemainers,   

The film for the month of November is The Royal Tenenbaums, the most popular of Wes Anderson's films.   This is the story of a family with three children and their success at a young age and then problems as an adult.   Gene Hackman is wonderful as the father.  Alec Baldwin narrates the film.

I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and do not forget to email me and let me know that you enjoyed the film.    

Your movie diva,

Movielynne

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The Crystal Ball

Hello Moviemainers,   

We are in the month of October and I usually like to choose a scary movie for the month of October but I do realize there are a lot of you that do not like a scary movie ( my favorite film for Halloween is The Uninvited ).    I have already done that film I still watch it every Halloween it is a tradition in my world.    The film I chose is The Crystal Ball 1943 starring Ray Milland and Paulette Goddard.   This is the story of a beauty Queen that becomes a fortune teller.   I hope you enjoy the film.   

Please send me an email and let me know and Happy Halloween to you.    

Movielynne

Watch the movie in YouTube with this link.