Monday, August 17, 2020

Movies for the Day, Monday, August 17, 2020

Today's movies mark the birthday of Robert De Niro, a Pixar anniversary, and the birthday of Alex Hannold.

Which of today's movies would you watch?








Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
is about New York City gangsters, especially
Jewish ghetto youths.  It stars Robert De Niro,
born August 17, 1943.







Once Upon a Time in America










Luxo Jr. (1986) is a short
animation of about 2 1/2 minutes
about two lamps and a ball.
It was the first film by Pixar and
was released August 17, 1986.  It is
on the National Film Registry.



Luxo Jr.















Free Solo (2019) is a profile of
free rock climber Alex Honnold,
born August 17, 1985, and especially his
ascent of El Capitan.  It won an Oscar and several
Emmys.





Free Solo



























































































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