Friday, December 7, 2018

Movies for the Day, Saturday, December 8, 2018

Today's movies mark the birthday of James Thurber, a World War II anniversary, and the birthday of Kim Basinger.

Which of today's movies would you watch?







The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) is
about a daydreamer who gets caught up in
a real life adventure.  This comedy is based
on the classic story by James Thurber, who was
born December 8, 1894.






The Secret Life of Walter Mitty








The Young Lions (1958) follows
the lives of three soldiers during
World War II, one German and two
Americans.  This movie is considered one
of the best World War II studies.  Yesterday
was the anniversary of the attack on Pearl
Harbor in 1941; today, the United States declared
war in 1941.




The Young Lions










L.A. Confidential (1997) is set in 1950s Los
Angeles and follows three policemen as they
investigate a series of murders and fight
corruption.  This movie won Oscars for Supporting
Actress, to Kim Basinger, and Writing.  Basinger
was born December 8, 1953.





L.A. Confidential


























































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