This is just a brief look at some of my favorite movies. Not all of them,
of course. Just some that seem to have risen above the rest for whatever
reason. I've divided the list into categories that are self-explanatory.
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Movies with a strong Spiritual, Moral, or Social Message
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Shawshank Redemption |
The parallels between the story and the Christian faith are powerful, and this
paragraph cannot do them justice. See the movie.
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Amistad |
Compelling story of slaves fight for freedom. One of the few Hollywood movies
that accurately depicts the Evangelical involvement against slavery.
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Network |
Scathing social satire about the "do-anything-for-ratings" philosophy of network TV.
Even though the film was released in 1976, you'll find yourself shaking your head at it's
prophetic vision. Won four Academy Awards.
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The Green Mile |
Another strong picture of Jesus Christ, right down to the initials of John Coffey.
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Quiz Show |
What is it worth to tell the Truth?
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The Player |
A blistering look at the shallowness of Hollywood and those who run it.
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The Truman Show |
Critical look at a superficial society consumed with voyeuristic television. (Sadly,
the industry that created and praised such a movie continues to miss it's point.)
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Ulee's Gold |
Family and Duty.
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Traffic |
Powerful, powerful, movie about the far-reaching consequences of the drug trade.
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Movies That Everyone Said Were Great, But Weren't
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The English Patient |
Love? Romance? Uh, no. It simply does a great job of getting you to root for a selfish, adulterous affair.
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Shakespeare In Love |
Ditto.
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American Beauty |
My life is a grocery bag floating in the wind. Please. Once again the conservative
religious guy is a basket-case. And the "hero" is a drug dealer to boot.
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