Friday, March 1, 2013

31-40

The Flowers of St. Francis (1950) Roberto Rossellini's reflection on the life of the missionary, a gentle ancestor of environmentalism, even incorporates some good natured humor.
Forrest Gump (1994) Just suspend your disbelief and you'll be well on your way to appreciating this autobiography from the title character, as well as memories of a very loose time in American history.
The Freshman (1925) Harold Lloyd's romantic sports comedy about a college freshman who woos a student and must prove himself by winning a football game.
The General (1926) Buster Keaton plays the owner of a train during the Civil War, and runs after it when it is stolen.  Great slapstick, great charm, great family viewing.
The Gold Rush (1925) Quite similar to the above, except with Chaplin and taking place in a Klondike gold rush.
Grand Illusion (1937) A masterpiece of cinema itself, and particularly of pacifism in the medium, Renoir's powerful pre-World War II prison drama now seems somewhat dated.  But the message ought to carry through.
The Great Dictator (1940) The Tramp's satire of Adolf Hitler who, needless to say, banned it.  Leave it to the Führer to remain unmoved by the closing speech.
Gregory's Girl (1981) Amiable adolescent romantic comedy.
Groundhog Day (1993) Bill Murray plays a cynic who must repeat the same day of his life until he does it ethically right.
Hairspray (2007) The closing number is an irrepressible ball of energy that sums up the film's positive message on social change and positivity.

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