Six Degrees Saturday

You know the drill: Connect Kevin Bacon to the selected actor in six degrees or less. Each movie in-between is one degree. Today is


Leonard Nimoy- 2 moves


Last week's solution:
Danny Glover- Witness- Harrison Ford- The Fugitive- Julianne Moore- Crazy Stupid Love- Kevin Bacon.

Live Long and Prosper...

Today, the world is a little sadder, with the passing of Leonard Nimoy. He will be missed, and his contribution to cinema and the whole world will not be soon forgotten. Throughout the years, he managed to convince us of his immortality, and through his work in film he has achieved that, but i think the whole world will join me in saying he could have outlived us all. He will always be Spock to the many millions of his fans and knowing he is no longer with us will make Star Trek nearly unbearable to watch. To Leonard Nimoy, we say Rest in Peace, on his behalf, we say Live Long and Prosper. and to quote Charles Dickens, as Captain Kirk did in his onscreen farewell to our friend over thirty years ago, "It is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known."

"Live Long and Prosper"

Six Degrees Saturday

You know the drill: Connect Kevin Bacon to the selected actor in six degrees or less. Each movie in-between is one degree. Today is:




Danny Glover- 3 moves


Last week's solution: Jodie Foster- Taxi Driver- Robert De Niro- Sleepers- Kevin Bacon

Movie Quote Monday

(Alan Rickman in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves)

Today's quote comes from 1991's Robin Hood :Prince of Thieves, and features Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Michael Wincott as Guy of Gisborne.




Sheriff of Nottingham: Locksley! I'll cut your heart out with a spoon!


(later in his quarters)
Guy of Gisborne: Why a spoon, cousin? Why not an ax?


Sheriff of Nottingham: Because it's DULL, you twit. It'll hurt more.

Six Degrees Saturday

You know the drill: Connect Kevin Bacon to the selected actor in six degrees or less. Each movie in-between is one degree. Today is:



Jodie Foster- 2 moves



Last week's solution: James Belushi- Trading Places- Dan Aykroyd- Dragnet- Tom Hanks- Apollo 13- Kevin Bacon

Movie Quotes Monday

Today's quote comes from 1965's That Darn Cat!, and feature Roddy McDowall as Gregory Benson.

"I shudder to think!"

Six Degree Saturday

You know the drill: connect Kevin Bacon to the selected actor in six degrees or less. Each movie in-between is one degree. Today is:



James Belushi- 3 Moves




Last week's solution: Judge Reinhold- Ruthless People- Bette Midler- Parental Guidance- Billy Crystal- When Harry Met Sally- Meg Ryan- In the Cut- Kevin Bacon

Best Movie Title Drops

It really is something when you hear the movie's title mentioned as you're watching the film. Many times it is very casual, others it is merely a name and mentioned so often that you don't feel anything by the end of the movie, but some times, it is worked into the script with such cleverness and efficiency that you can't help but wonder if the producers chose the title of the film because they loved the line. Of course, this isn't the case, but that's why I love these particular title drops. In many cases, they are the best lines in the entire movie.

5. The Cowboys
The Cowboys is truly one of John Wayne's best films and that distinction owes a lot to his performance as Wil Andersen, the rancher left on his own by his ranch hands during a gold rush who must count on the local schoolboys to get his cattle to market. Reluctant at first, when Wil Andersen finally sees he has no alternative, he agrees to take the boys on, but not before reminding them just who they are, " a bunch of Cowboys, just like the word says."


4. Face/Off
Face/Off is an action film in a league of its own thanks to the terrific screenplay and unmatched performance of both John Travolta and Nicholas Cage. There is a lot to be said for this movie, not the least of which is one of the best title drops of all, delivered by a stoned Nick Cage.

3. Godzilla
Today, people see the 1998's Godzilla as a failure. I'm in the minority, and personally feel it is much better than what this century had to offer us, but that is not the debate today. No one can deny the ominous and powerful title drop by a survivor of the classic monster's first attack. The new one didn't even come close and I'm sure the scene will always be remembered by fans of Godzilla.

2. Batman
"I'm Batman!" Need I say more? Just pick your favorite actor interpretation and it's still one the most remembered lines, and definitely title drops, ever.

1. Independence Day
1996's Independence Day will always be in my book, the best alien invasion movie ever made, and Bill Pullman's speech to rile up the jet pilots before leading them in mankind's last effort to preserve the human speech is inspiring no matter how many times you watch it. It made me want to vote for him. I offer it here in its entirety because you really can't get enough of it, even 19 years later!

And to round off the top ten:
6. Be Cool
7. Gladiator
8. Uncle Buck
9. The Man From Snowy River
10. Saving Private Ryan

Movie Quote Mondays

Today's quote, is from 1993's Groundhog Day (duh), featuring Bill Murray as Phil Connors. Just try to find a copy of the DVD in stores to buy today, just try.

"This is pitiful. A thousand people freezing their butts off waiting to worship a rat. What a hype. Groundhog Day used to mean something in this town. They used to pull the hog out, and they used to eat it. You're hypocrites, all of you!"