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Just My Luck
''Just My Luck'' is a romantic comedy film starring Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine released in the US on May 12, 2006. Lohan has described the film as "a little bit of an over-the-top comedy, but it's funny and it's cute and it's silly." It is rated PG-13 in the US, and PG in the UK and Australia. Lohan plays an ultra lucky Manhattan girl, Ashley. When asked about her character, Lohan said "She takes advantage of the fact that she has luck, and she does not recognize it and is not... More »
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (film)
:''For the 1956 song by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, see Why Do Fools Fall in Love (song)'' ''Why Do Fools Fall in Love'' is an American 1998 romantic drama, directed by Gregory Nava. The screenplay was written by Tina Andrews. The film stars Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon and Larenz Tate. The motion picture is a biographical film of the brief but intense life of singer Frankie Lymon, who was part of the R&B group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers for one year. More »
From Justin to Kelly
''From Justin to Kelly'' is a 2003 film starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the winner and runner-up, respectively, of the first season of ''American Idol''. More »
Dreamgirls (film)
''Dreamgirls'' is a 2006 American musical film jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. The film debuted in three special road show engagements beginning December 15, 2006, with a nationwide release on December 25, 2006 and a home video release on May 1, 2007. ''Dreamgirls'' won three awards at the 64th Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2007, including Best Picture - Musical or Comedy, and won two Oscars at the 79th Academy Awards. More »
A Mighty Wind
''A Mighty Wind'' is a 2003 mockumentary about a folk music reunion concert and the three groups that must come together to perform on national television for the first time in years. The film was directed by prolific "mockumentarian" Christopher Guest. The title probably alludes to the folk standards ''Blowin' in the Wind'' and ''Wasn't That A Mighty Storm'' covered by many singers of the early '60s. The film was inspired by the 1982 documentary film ''The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time!''... More »
This Is Spinal Tap
''This Is Spinal Tap'' is a 1984 mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner and starring members of the semi-fictional heavy-metal glam rock band Spinal Tap. The film is a mock rockumentary that satirizes the wild personal behavior and musical pretensions of bands such as Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Queen, Dio, Aerosmith, Kiss, Black Sabbath, Motörhead, Judas Priest, Sweet and The Beatles, among many others. Much of the film was ad libbed, and several dozen... More »
Mahler (film)
Mahler is a 1974 biographical film based on the life of composer Gustav Mahler. Directed by Ken Russell, starring Robert Powell as Gustav Mahler and Georgina Hale as Alma Mahler. More »
Ray (film)
''Ray'' is a 2004 biopic focusing on thirty years of the life of legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. The independently-produced film was directed by Taylor Hackford and starred Jamie Foxx in the title role; Foxx received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. More »
The Sound of Music (film)
Rodgers and Hammerstein's ''The Sound of Music'' is a 1965 film directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews in the lead role. The film is based on the Broadway musical ''The Sound of Music'', with songs written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and with the musical book written by the writing team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Ernest Lehman wrote the screenplay. The musical originated with the book ''The Story of the Trapp Family Singers'' by Maria von Trapp. More »
Rock Around the Clock (film)
''Rock Around the Clock'' is the title of a 1956 musical motion picture that featured Bill Haley and His Comets along with Alan Freed, The Platters, and Freddie Bell and the Bellboys. It was produced by b-movie king Sam Katzman and directed by Fred F. Sears. The film was shot over a short period of time in January 1956 to capitalize on Haley's success and the popularity of his multimillion-selling recording "Rock Around the Clock" which debuted in the 1955 teen flick "Blackboard Jungle",... More »
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