R.I.P Ennio Morricone

Starting this post off with the Grammy Award nominated theme to The Good The Bad and The Ugly. Iyt was Ennio Morricone's first Grammy Nomination he would eventually win two.

In his life he composed the scores for over 400 movies and television shows. Considered among the best. if not the best at what he did. He was very influential and his legacy will continue with his influence.

"For A Few Dollars More"

The opening track for The Hateful Eight

That movie won him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a few other awards.

The theme to "The Mission"

His music came alive in the movies we watched. Setting the mood, the scene, and your reaction. His work will live on as part of the films. He will be missed!

Happy Birthday! Michael Douglas

 I can't believe Michael Douglas is 71 today, but then again I have trouble coping with how old I am. He was the star of some memorable movies in my younger days like "Basic Instinct" and "Disclosure" for example.

The awards he has racked up is most impressive. The list includes two Academy Awards, five Golden Globes, and an Emmy.

Here he discusses one of his latest films "Ant-Man"...

A trailer for "Basic Instinct"...

A scene from "Disclosure"...

A scene from "Wall Street"...

What is your favorite Michael Douglas film? Feel free to share in the comments. I will be back soon with a new post.

Happy Birthday Robert De Niro

Happy Birthday to Robert De Niro August 17, 2015. He is a two-time Golden Globes and Academy Award winning actor.

Academy Awards

He won Best Actor in "Raging Bull"...here is a clip from that film...

"The Godfather : Part II" he won best Supporting Actor...another clip

A Top Ten 

A top ten compilation of Robert De Niro moments...

What is your favorite Robert De Niro moment? film? memory? Feel free to share with your comments! See you soon with a new post!

Happy Birthday George Lucas!

Billionaire George Lucas celebrates his 71st birthday today! He is a man of many hats. Known as a director, screenwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. 

The Trailer for "American Graffiti"...

George was nominated for two Academy Awards one for best directing and one for best writing. His directing in the film also was nominated for a Golden Globe as well. 

Five years later "Star Wars" had him nominated for the same Academy Awards and Golden Globe. He won the Evening Standard British Film for best movie with "Star Wars." It also won two Saturn Awards for best directing and writing.

"Star Wars" and "The Raiders of the Lost Ark" films turned into franchises and kept the niominations going.

Yes he is very wealthy but he does give quite a bit to charity. I thank him for the films and wish him a happy birthday!

R.I.P Mickey Rooney

Just living to 90 would be an achievement for most people. Having a career lasting 80 to 90 years is hard to believe. Mickey Rooney died Sunday at the age of 93 living into his 90s and having a80- 90 year career.

. Here he discusses one of his movies with some other actors, Billy Crystal conducting the interview..

Here is the trailer for "The Black Stallion"

A career lasting so long included film, stage and television. He won two Golden Globes and an Emmy Award. Honored by the Academy Awards twice and numerous nominations. Perhaps being honored three times by the Hollywood Walk of Fame sums up the variety of his work. He was honored for radio, television and Motion pictures.

What were your favorite Mickey Rooney shows? Memories?

He lived a long live may he rest in peace.