Casino Royale by Douglas H., Franklin Lakes, NJ “Casino Royale,” the latest James Bond movie, is actually based on the very first book by creator Ian Fleming, before Bond has his license to kill. It revolves around a high-stakes poker game with notorious villains ... Continue...
Dreamgirls by Brittney H., Phoenix, AZ Usually, turning Broadway shows into movies doesn’t work, but “Dreamgirls” is an exception. One reason may be its all-star cast featuring Beyoncé Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, and Anika Noni Rose ... Continue...
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off by Riley R., Cannon Falls, MN Do you ever wake up dreading school and thinking of ways to get the ’rents to let you stay home? It never works, does it? Well, Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) never fails to persuade in this 1986 movie, directed by John Hughes (“Pretty in Pink” ... Continue...
Flags of Our Fathers by Caleb T., Garretson, SD What would you do if you had the chance to return home after being at war for months? One man thought he would tell the press that it was him in the picture with his two buddies who are still alive ... Continue...
Forrest Gump by John Michael B., Clintonville, NY “Forrest Gump” is one of the greatest films ever made. Robert Zemeckis directed this flawless tearjerker in 1994 ... Continue...
Smokin’ Aces by Keith C., Glendale, AZ “Smokin’ Aces,” with Ben Affleck and Alicia Keys, is one movie I will never forget ... Continue...
The Holiday by Kylie R., Dell Rapids, SD Romantic comedy fans will love this fun-filled 2006 movie. “The Holiday” stars Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black, and Kate Winslet, making this a star-studded romance full of laughs. The plot is a little corny, adding to the comedy factor ... Continue...
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