Pretty Woman is the film that launched the career of one of the top leading ladies today. Garry Marshall directed Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in this romantic comedy about Edward, a corporate raider, who hires a beautiful prostitute to accompany him to social events. Throughout the week their love grows.
The film October Sky which was released in 1999 stars Jake Gyllenhaal who portrays Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father’s wishes. It is based on the true story of Homer Hickam who has written many books on his life. The film was directed by Joe Johnston.
9 to 5 is a film starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. It is the tale of three oppressed female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot and how they find a way to turn the tables on him. The film is directed by Colin Higgins and is quite interesting to watch today.
Men at Work is the work of Emilio Estevez from 1990. He and his brother as brother portray two garbage men that accidentally uncover a conspiracy involving bad politics and illegal toxic waste dumping.
Office Space comes from the mind of Mike Judge and takes the audience through the painful grind of cubicle and service work. The main character, Peter who struggles with his bosses nagging him for the TPS Report drive him to do something pretty rash. Listen in while we talk about the filmmaking aspects of Office Space
Unforgiven from 1992 was directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Blade Runner screenwriter David Webb Peoples.
Today we chat about the 1982 version of Blade Runner. Starring Harrison Ford as the blade runner who must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space. They have returned to find their creator. The hosts from the Hillsboro based podcast, Reshoot have joined us for a cross over episode. We will appear on their podcast in a few weeks to talk more about Blade Runner within their format.
Mr. Mom is the story of Jack Butler, who is laid off from the auto industry and switches roles with his wife. She returns to the work force while he tackles the child rearing and homemaking tasks. Will he know how to carry out all of these new tasks?
Mrs. Doubtfire is a film from Chris Columbus about a family following a bitter divorce. Desperate to stay in contact with his kids, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper. The film stars Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.
Steel Magnolias looks at the relationship between many southern women as they deal with marriage, friendships, courtships, children, life and death. The cast is full of amazing actresses like Sally Field, Shirley McLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah and Dolly Parton.
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