The number (!) of number-themed reviews is vast. What to include: Only titles whose first words are numbers? How many 0000s are permitted? How about fractions? For now, let's look at 10 and under from CPL's dvd collection. It's by no means a complete list, so feel free to recommend others from our collection in your comments.
No, I can't explain the uncanny reappearances of Heath Ledger, Sandra Bullock and Faye Dunaway:
One
One Week: There was buzz a year or so ago at the film festivals around this 2008 feature starring Joshua Jackson (Dawson's Creek) in which a young man travels across Canada.
One Hour Photo: Robin Williams stars as a creepy photo-finisher who stalks a family after seeing their snaps.
Two (sorry, no Part Twos in this section)
Two if by Sea If you like Sandra Bullock, have a look. A criminal couple decides to take a holiday.Check out Two Weeks Notice: Again with Sandra Bullock
If you like classics try Shakepeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona or Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities in two versions (1989) and (1980). See the Dickens' review a few posts back for the links.
Three: The magic number, apparently...look at all the titles...
Three Little Words (1950) starring Fred Astair and Red Skelton. So you think you can dance?
Three Musketeers: We have six versions, including Three Musketeers, Four Musketeers, starring Michael York and Faye Dunaway, 1966 with Jeremy Brett, Disney's, 1939 with Don Ameche, 1921 with Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Sheen and Kiefer Sutherland's.
Three Days of the Condor Starring Faye Dunaway and Robert Redford. Father of all the "everyone is out to get secret agent so and so" films.
3 Women: on order. Fans of Robert Altman's films will be happy to see this in the collection. Starring Sissy Spacek.
Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada: Root 'em Shoot'em starring Tommy Lee Jones. While you're at it, watch 3:10 to Yuma, reviewed in an earlier Best Westerns blog post.
Three Valley Gap: Anyone's who's driven from Calgary to Vancouver on the Trans-Canada knows this wacky gold panning stop in the road. This documentary is part of the Wings over Canada series which gives a bush pilot's view of the area.
The Three Stooges collection: needs no review
Four
Four Feathers Heath Ledger stars in this remake of a 1939 historical drama set during the war in the Sudan.
Four Weddings and a Funeral: The film that launched Hugh Grant's career. A story of friends, love, and loss, it had the quality of an independent film but was still widely accessible and remains a hit.
Five
Hawaii Five-O is now available on dvd in glorious technicolour. Just in time for the tv remake, surf's up! "Book 'em Danno."
We now have The Fifth Element starring supermodel Mila Jovovich. This is a fun sci-fi action/conspiracy movie. Not for kids but lovers of space movies and non-lovers of space movies will both enjoy. Quirky cameo roles abound.
Six
The winner here is the tv series Six Feet Under, which looks at the lives of a family of undertakers after the patriarch dies. Comic and poignant and not too grisly.
We also have Six Degrees of Separation, starring Will Smith in one of his first dramatic roles with Stockard Channing and Donald Sutherland. A couple's marriage disintegrates as Channing's character explores motherhood and class divisions.
Seven
In Se7en Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star as detectives tracking a violent and manipulative serial killer. Very disturbing and graphic.
Seven Samurai is the clear winner here. See the desert island classic review of Akira Kurasawa's masterwork.
Eight
Eight 1/2: Fellini's classic semi-autobiographical film
8 Mile: Eminem's classic semi-autobiographical film
Jon and Kate plus Eight, the tv series... In case you missed the spectacle the first time around.
Nine
Check out award winning animated film 9. Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape of rubble and mechanical parts, small burlap creatures fight to defend themselves and discover who their destiny. Fans of Tim Burton's films will recognize his visual influence. The dvd also includes the original short film version whose economy and plot development we liked even more than the feature's.
District 9
A very unique film: social critique by way of science fiction. District Nine places aliens in the refugee camps in Johannesburg... and yes, the "monsters are us"
Nine
You may remember the ads but was it ever in the theatres? Anyone? A musical based on Fellini's 8 1/2, watch it for the incredible costumes and all-star cast including Penelope Kruz, Kate Hudson, Daniel Day Lewis and "it" girl Marion Cotillard.
Ten
The Ten Commandments: See Charlton Heston part the Red Sea in glorious Technicolor. It never gets old.
Number Ten: a serial look inside Britain's powerhouse on Downing Street
Ten Canoes This Australian film features Aboriginal brothers in a comic adventure based on a traditional fable.
Ten things I hate about you: Heath Ledger stars in a romantic comedy.
With all the buzz around the new Leo DiCaprio movie, Inception, it got me thinking I must do a post on Christopher Nolan, who wrote and directed it. Catch it at the theatres or save yourself some money and wait for CPL to bring it in in a few months time. This is a really interesting movie which also features Marion Cotillard, whom Mel recently blogged about. Nolan already has a good track record and this latest effort will only enhance it, and deservedly so.
Along with his brother Jonathan, he co wrote the screenplay for The Dark Knight (the last Batman to be released). Now Batman has never been a superhero I like much- too full of angst for me. And I didn't really care for Dark Knight, although it was hugely popular and did garner Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar for best supporting actor. But I did enjoy the earlier effort which was responsible for revitalizing the franchise- Batman Begins. Nolan is currently directing another as yet unnamed Batman project. Dark Knight is currently on order in Blue Ray.
Memento-from 2000 with Guy Pearce, Carrie Ann Moss and Joe Pantoliano. This one is harder to pigeon hole into a genre, but if you like surreal, highly imaginative, non linear thrillers (and who doesn't), you'll really like this. Less abstruce and for me more watchable than The Matrix (another highly imaginative, surreal thriller with Moss and Pantoliano, although not a Chris Nolan project). Memento is intelligent and asks the viewer to pay very close attention---you might end up rewinding occassionaly through the viewing but stick with it---you'll enjoy the ride.
Another worth a look is Insomnia. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, and starring 3 Oscar winners---Robin Williams, Hillary Swank, and Al Pacino. A little slow in spots, but overall a solid murder mystery/pyschological thriller. This is one of the few Pacino movies I actually don't find his acting completely over the top. Apparently he did suffer from insomnia during the filming in Alaska and it lends a real authenticity to his performance.
There is another movie of Nolan's that I absolutley love, but I am not going to give you that title just yet. I am working on another post which will feature it and I don't want to give it away. All you Chris Nolan fans out there will know to what I am referring. And for those of you who don't, it's something to look forward to! It is one of my all-time favourtie movies.
When developing a post I typically pick a theme, be it an actor, genre, director, embarrassment free, etc- and then recommend movies that fit into said theme. But I have lots of movies that are just individual favourites and I thought it was time to start mentioning them. So, for no other reason than I just like these movies- here we go with odds and ends part 1.
Tea With Mussolini---Semi-autobiographical tale from director Franco Zeffirelli. An illegitimate child is raised by an Englishwoman in pre-WWII Fascist Italy. All star cast including Cher, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright---lot of Oscar winners here.
Notes on a Scandal- I almost passed on watching this one because the subject matter didn't appeal to me---an older female teacher seduces/is seduced by a young male student. But the seduction is not the main story, but rather what unfolds as a result. With Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench, both were up for Best Actress for their performance and I firmly believe Dench should have received it. However it went to Helen Mirren that year for "The Queen". If you are used to seeing Dench as a calm, controlled voice of reason in her various roles, hang on to your hats!
Deliverance-da da da da da da da da daaaaa. If this somehow escaped your movie radar, this Burt Reynolds, John Voight offering from 1972 is very good. The performances are believable, the story grabs you almost immediately and the ending is strong. Be advised- this is adult material with some disturbing scenes.
Catch Me if you can--- from 2003 "the true story of a real fake". With Tom Hanks and Leo DeCaprio, this one is just plain fun.
The Red Violin--- from 1998. The history of a beautifully crafted violin is followed through three centuries and many countries, eventually ending up at an auction house. This movie is quite compelling.
In the bedroom---2001 with Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson and Marisa Tomei. This movie isn't so much about plot as about what happens when you have well-developed characters and you drop them into a situation. This is a gut-wrencher.
A River Runs through It---an early performance by Brad Pitt, playing one of two brothers growing up in rural Montana in the 30's. A beautifully filmed story about what we do with the choices that life hands us. Often confused with another Pitt movie done two years later, again set in Montana---Legends of the Fall, with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn--unapologetically passionate and highly entertaining.
Open any celebrity gossip or fashion magazine, and you will see glamorous Marion Cotillard featured. Don't miss her in CPL's dvds.
She looked familiar to me and sure enough, I had seen her spectacular performance as Edith Piaf in Academy award winning movie La Vie en Rose (whose alternate title is La Mome or The Passionate life of Edith Piaf). Cotillard is perfect as France's best-loved chanteuse from her rise from the street as a child singer to her last days. She is so much like Piaf, you won't recognize her.
Equally comfortable in English-language films, she has starred more recently in Public Enemies which depicts bank robber Dillinger's last days and the rise of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover. Johnny Depp stars, but the show stealer is Cotillard. She plays Dillinger's soulful girlfriend who, as in the song "Leader of the Pack" believes Dillinger (who never robs or shoots civilians in the film) is not bad; "he's just sad."
Cotillard also plays romantic co-star in A Good Year (2006). In a nutshell: Boy (Russell Crowe) is a stockbroker run amok. Boy meets girl; boy loses girl; boy tries to sell family vineyard. Provence + fine wine + misunderstandings + romance = a pretty good movie formula.
Most of Cotillard's earlier performances were in French film and tv, but she had a cameo role as Josephine, in Big Fish (2003), Tim Burton's somewhat surreal movie starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, and Helena Bonham Carter. A dying man recounts his life and his wooing of his wife through the proverbial "big fish tale" including giants, circus acts, witches, and incredible luck.
So far, so good. I think she's in for the long haul...
I love stories by Charles Dickens and as a result I love movies about stories by Charles Dickens. They really lend themselves to retelling on the screen. I love the large array of truly quirky characters--- I love the struggles against social injustice and against class---I love the overwhelming humanity of it all. We have a truly impressive collection of Dickens on film and a lot of them are excellent mini series---many of which have been done more than once. Amongst my favourite are:
Bleak House--- the 1985 with Diana Rigg and Denholm Elliot and the 2005 with Jillian Anderson and Charles Dance. Both are very good and this is a wonderful story.
Tale of Two Cities---ah, my favourite Dickens of all. We have the 1980 with Peter Cushing and the 1989 from Masterpiece Theatre. Oh, how I wish we had the original 1935 with Robert Colman taking on the role of Charles Darnay. But both of these others will work well.
David Copperfield---this has been done over the years at least 15 times. We have three versions; 1935 with Lionel Barrymore and Freddie Bartholomew; 1979 with nobody I have ever heard of and 2000 with no less than Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan) and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe). I like the 1935.
Great Expectations---now this is not one of my favourite stories as I think Miss Haversham just needs to lighten up a little. But it is a perennial favourite of both Hollywood and the BBC. We have two worth seeing. 1949 with Alec Guinness (can't go wrong with anything Guinness is ever in) and 1999 with Ioan Gruffund (Horatio Hornblower/Fantastic Four).
Oliver Twist---according to IMDB there are at least 24 versions of this one. CPL has no less than 6! Try either the 1949 (again with Guinness) or the wonderful 1966 musical with Oliver Reed (5 Oscars wins including Best Picture). There is also the animated Disney version with dogs as the orphaned street urchins.
Michael Kitchen is back as DCS Christopher Foyle of the Hastings police department just after the war in the Pacific. Three dvds are available (part of set 6): The Russian House, Killing Time, and The Hide. Fans of the series will be glad to see the quiet, slightly melancholic detective back in action. Foyle's trademark raised eyebrow speaks volumes as he confronts members of the intelligence service and prejudice while seeking to expose murderers. Disillusioned Foyle is determined to leave the police force, but his resignation is refused as there is no staff to replace him, so he reluctantly continues.
The first dvds in the series exposed viewers to daily life and moral quandaries in war-time England. In post-war Hastings, new challenges appear such as lack of food, housing, and employment, and displaced persons. Women find themselves alone with children born to visiting soldiers, conscientious objectors and traitors return home, and developers are keen to build on the wreckage of the recent past.
These three dvds were as compelling as the previous ones in the series. If you're not yet a fan, catch up on the earlier episodes, listed in order on www.foyleswar.com. I'm hoping for at least one more episode as Foyle has gone stateside.
A nod to one of our readers who pointed out a mistake in one of our earlier posts. In The Coen Brothers we erroneously stated that we do not have O Brother starring George Clooney. We do, and here is the link. Thanks, Trevor.
Ever comment on one of our posts and wonder why we haven't published the comment? It is because your response attaches to the post and not by the date you reply. We have recently found a bunch of comments buried deep and published them. We will be checking back regularly to previous posts looking for your comments---we love hearing from you.
We are going to share a little "secret" with our new and repeat readers. CPL now has over 90 blu ray discs in the collection! Those of you with blu ray players may have noticed their advantage: blu ray players seem to accept scratched dvds and play them just fine! Now you can take out popular titles in blu ray. Some are new and hot titles like Alice in Wonderland that has many holds in dvd format but fewer holds in blu ray! Search for titles by entering the phrase "blu ray" to see the expanding list, or search for shows that you are interested in by title, adding the word "blu" eg. "Alice in Wonderland blu". If we have in both dvd and blu ray format, each will be listed as a distinct catalogue entry.
Kick off your boots, mosey on over to the big screen and settle in to watch some of the best CPL has to offer from the old west. You would be hard pressed to find a major star from the 40's, 50's and 60's who wasn't in one and of course the 70's were full of Clint Eastwood and his 'spaghetti westerns'. But don't dismiss them beacuse of what you think you might know about them- they are among the best. We have a huge assortment from which to choose and this has proven a popular blog stream in the past. Check out Mel's earlier posts to find some more choices.
My absolute favourite western of all time is the wonderful Lonesome Dove. It is based on the 1985 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Larry McMurtry. The story focuses on the relationship of several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. It has a huge cast including Robert Duvall (who has never been better), Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane, Robert Urich, Rick Schroeder, Angelica Houston, and Chris Cooper. It was the first in the series of the books to be put onto film, but was so successful that all the titles were done over the next several years. Return to Lonesome Dove is next, then Streets of Laredo, and finally the prequel Dead Man's Walk. The only weak one in the lot is Streets, but it is still worth a look. These are all mini-series, not movies, so you are going to have to set aside some serious watching time, but it is worth it. Even if you are not usually a fan of westerns, watch at least the original Lonesome Dove. You'll thank me for it. I think I have talked myself into watching it again- this will make the 7th time! And I may just have to reread the books as well.
High Noon---Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly trying to get away from it all on their wedding day. Well, also a little bit more happens.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. With two quintessential western stars- Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Also with perennial favourite bad guy, Lee Marvin.
McCabe and Mrs. Miller---A gambler and a prostitute become business partners in a remote Old West mining town. From 1971 by the wonderful director Robert Altman, and starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.
Most Westerns are really morality plays that just happen to be set in the west. None are better at exploring the dark side of man's nature than The Oxbow Incident and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The first with Henry Fonda, and the later with Bogart.
Open Range- Robert Duvall again, and also another veteran of westerns, Kevin Costner. This was filmed in the Calgary area. Speaking of Costner, check out Silverado. I know this is on tv at least twice a month, especially as it is the 25th anniversary of its release, but it is a good bet, with a big cast, a more than solid story, and just rollicking good fun.
And if all this is just way more serious than you want, sit down for some good laughs from the delightfully irreverent mind of Mel Brooks---yes, I am talking Blazing Saddles.
We like our gritty realism, action and drama here at the blog, but we are not immune to cupid's arrow. Romance and romantic comedy dvds are some of the most popular requests at the information desk at many branches. Most are so well advertised that they need no introduction eg. Sleepless in Seattle, Ghost, An Affair to Remember, and The Notebook, but you may want to check out some of these other gems. Come to think of it, there's a bit of drama, action and gritty realism in these. Even the most macho won't mind:
Once
An Irish vacuum repairman is a talented songwriter lacking confidence until a recently arrived Czech singer convinces him to pursue a musical career. A little sad, but ultimately upbeat. If you like singer-songwriter David Gray, you will really enjoy the soundtrack.
Punch Drunk Love
Don't be fooled by the casting of Adam Sandler as the lead in this unusual look at courtship. He plays a very subdued charcter intrigued by co-star Emily Watson's (Synecdoche New York; Angela's Ashes). You're never really sure which one of them/either/both is the crazy one.
Enchanted April
This period-period piece begins in London after the First World War. A widow, a elderly literary figure, a starlet and a extraordinarily visionary ordinary woman join forces to get to Italy for a holiday in a rented villa. Intrigues and romance occur when various spouses and the villa's owner turn up. Featuring Joan Plowright, Miranda Richardson, Michael Kitchen and Alfred Molina. The scenery is gorgeous and the movie really succeeds in conveying the relaxed feeling of a sun holiday.
The English Patient
It doesn't hurt that this stars Ralph Fiennes and Kriston Scott Thomas whose chemistry is compelling. Warning: Devastatingly sad. Just when the lovers can be together, all goes wrong. It just kills you. Based on Michael Ondaatje's novel, and set in World War II, a man terribly burned recalls the events leading to his hospitalization.
Wizard of Oz---I am probably one of the few people on the planet that doesn't like this movie, so why would I recommend it? Because it turns up on every list imaginable as a must see children's classic. I will grant you that Judy Garland is amazing, but the rest of the characters just annoy the heck out of me. Watch it anyway, chances are good you will like it.
Karate Kid--- with the release of the new blockbuster starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith (Will Smith's son), why not skip the lineups and revisit the original from 1984. This stands up well and is full of meaningful life lessons without beating you over the head with these meaningful life lessons. We also have KK 2, which is not as good as the original, but still worth a look. Wax on, wax off.
The Yearling---this has been on my radar forever, but I only just saw it for the first time 3 weeks ago. It is a lovely tender story of a boy and the yearling deer he takes under his protection. Features an unbearably handsome 30 year old Gregory Peck as the father. The cinematography is breathtaking, and in fact won an Oscar.
National Velvet---speaking of unbearably beautiful people, 13 year old Elizabeth Taylor takes the lead in this movie about a young girl who prepares a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes (steeple-chasing). Another Oscar winner.
The Court Jester from 1956 with Danny Kaye. This is good old fashioned silly fun- especially the sword fight.
The Kid---one of Charlie Chaplin's silent masterpieces.
Spirited Away---Don't avoid it because of what you think you know about animation from Japan. This is a beautifully crafted movie, and an Oscar winner from 2003. It is seemlessly dubbed into English.
Wallace & Gromit and the Curse of the Were-Rabbit---two of the most lovable animated characters ever attempt to solve the mystery of what plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.
Director Denys Arcand is probably best known for his two films portraying a group of friends, middle-aged intellectuals who meet to share stories of their struggles and romantic conquests, summing up the spirit of our times in the process: Decline of the American Empire and its sequel, the Barbarian Invasions . These movies are French-language films, with English subtitles. Arcand is also well known internationally for Love and Human Remains starring Phoebe Cates (not at CPL), his adaptation of Brad Fraser's play Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love. Arcand's beautiful Jesus of Montreal is my pick as another film to watch multiple times and therefore qualifies as a film to have on your desert island.
An actor hired to direct a Passion play and star in the main role finds himself increasingly taking on the characteristics of Jesus. As he struggles to work on the production of the play, events unfold that reveal incidents in the life of Christ but on the streets of Montreal at that moment. One of the most compelling scenes is the young actor in effect driving the money-changers from the temple. Moving and profound, Arcand once again looks at society's collective loss of compassion and individuals' impact.
Actor, director, writer, musician and composer, Guest is the full-meal deal. Best known for his "mocumentaries" which poke fun at everything from heavy metal music, to small town theater, to dog shows. In my opinion he has two of the funniest characters ever created to his credit---Corky St Clair and Nigel Tufnel---all the more hilarious because they take themselves so seriously. He draws from a regular cadre of gifted comedic performers including among others Eugene Levy, Catherine O' Hara, Jane Lynch, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Jennifer Coolidge. He turns up in the most unexpected places and is remarkably chameleon-like in his own performances/appearances. For some seriously great laughs try any of the following:
This is Spinal Tap from 1984---the cult classic that introduces us to Nigel Tufnel.
A Mighty Wind---send up of the folk music of the 60's
Best In Show---this time he lampoons the pompous and bizarre world of dog shows
Waiting for Guffman---small town community theatre in his crosshairs. This features Corky St. Clair and the funniest 45 second dance you will ever see.
For Your Consideration---in this movie three actors learn their performances are generating award season 'buzz'. In a case of life imitating art, this movie generated a lot of buzz for Catherine O'Hara's performances as the actress generating buzz--- you get the picture.
He plays the evil and cunning Count Rugen in the perennial favourite The Princess Bride.
Just came across the June 4/10 copy of Entertainment Weekly magazine (which the library carries) and they had an interesting article called the 100 Greatest Characters of the last 20 years. They pulled from both the big and little screen and the list is meant to comprise characters who 'moved us' over the last 20 years. As with any such list there is lots of room for discussion or outright disagreement---but it made for entertaining reading. So I thought I would feature the top 20 choices---for the remaining 80 you will have to read the article either in the mag or by going online into CPL''s e-library and then accessing the extensive MasterFile Premier database. This features 100's of popular magazines that you can access free with your Library card. Not sure how to use it yet? Stop in at your nearest location where our helpful staff will be happy to show you---once you are introduced to this resource you will wonder how you got along without it! Can you believe that out of the 20 listed below there are only 2 that CPL doesn't carry---Ally McBeal (and in my opinion, no great omission- she drove me up the wall) and Laura Croft 1 &2 which are actually pretty good.
1. Homer
2. Harry Potter
3. Buffy the vampire Slayer
4. Tony Soprano /Sopranos
5. The Joker/DarkKnight
6. Rachel Green /Friends
7. Edward Scissorhands
8. Hannibal Lecter /Silence of the Lambs
9. Carrie Bradshaw /Sex and the City The Movie
10. Spongebob Squarepants
11. Cosmo Kramer /Seinfeld
12. Agents Mulder and Scully /The X-Files
13. Jack Sparrow /The Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy
14. The Big Lebowski
15. Shrek
16. Bridget Jones /The Edge of Reason
17. Laura Croft /Tomb Raider 1&2
18. Sue Sylvester /Glee
19. Morpheus /Matrix 1 2 3
20. Ally McBeal
Me!
Gene Hackman's entire career is made of tough-as-nails types, but he does it so well, I can't stop watching. According to Internet Movie Database imdb.com, Hackman was a marine, which explains why he's convincing as the military figure or patriarch.
Hackman's also one of those actors who has been "in every movie ever made," I commented to blogger Moe recently, who found that he has been in over 99 productions... To see the starring roles he's allegedly turned down (the lead in Indiana Jones (!), for one), see imdb.com. Because he's "been in every movie ever made," I can't review them all here. Lean way back in your seat, grit your teeth and be prepared to watch these features from CPL's collection of Gene Hackman movies:
Hackman plays Little Bill in Unforgiven (see the Best Westerns post on this blog for a review). According to IMDB, he scared himself into avoiding violent films after this edgy role.
In another pairing with Clint Eastwood, Absolute Power, Hackman plays the president of the U.S., who is connected to a woman's murder. This movie is based on David Baldacci's novel, also in the collection.
In John Grisham's Runaway Jury, the tension is in the courtroom battle between a manufacturer and litigant. Hackman is the scary expert who attempts to discredit witnesses.
I haven't yet watched Twilight starring Hackman and Susan Sarandon as husband and wife, but I just get the feeling Hackman will be scary. The plot has Paul Newman's character investigating the mysterious disappearance of a woman's first husband. Guess who plays the sinister second husband? Don't confuse this with the teen vampire movie blockbuster of the same name.
Hackman is less scary as a conservative father meeting his future son-in-law's same-sex parents in the charming comedy The Birdcage (a remake of La Cage aux folles) starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. Don't miss him in The Royal Tenenbaums as the misguided patriarch of a kooky family. A kinder, gentler Hackman in the end but he's still pretty grumpy...
To find many more Gene Hackman roles on dvd at CPL enter "Gene Hackman" in the search field. You will notice that he is now a novelist.
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