1990: Some movies back then were good like Ghost, Edward Scissorhands even Pretty Woman was pretty good. But there was one movie I fell in love with (well not really) but it got one child very famous.
Home Alone- Created by the late John Hughes, Home Alone is a story about a boy named Kevin (portrayed by Macully Culkin) ends up home alone when his family forgets him as they are headed to Paris for Christmas. Two bumbling crooks try to break in and he would do anything to protect the house. He even makes friends with a neighbor who has a tragic backstory. Heartwarming, loveable. This is the Home Alone to see.
Honorable mentions go to: Dances with Wolves, Kindergarten Cop, Misery and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1991: This year, I moved to West Chester. This was thirty years ago. So these movies are turning thirty years old. OMG. Movies like JFK, Silence of the Lambs and even Barton Fink. But there is one movie that I fell in love with, and it's an animated Disney movie
Beauty and the Beast: Out of all the 90's Disney movies, this had to be one of my favorite (as well as Lion King) The songs were amazing, voice acting at the top. Having wonderful music as well as beautiful story. This movie was nominated for Best Picture. One of the first in animation to do that. It didn't win, but it was still a heartwarming story from beginning to end. I would skip the redone like action and go with this version. That is for sure
Honorable Mentions: Terminator 2: Judgement Day, JFK, Silence of the Lambs, Hook and the Addams Family
1992: Some movies were hits as others were not. With movies like Home Alone 2, Aladdin, and even Sister act, there was one movie that I thought was a lot better, and the songs were great.
The Bodyguard: I'm not a fan of Kevin Costner, but this movie was very good. A story about a woman who's being stocked. That woman is played by the late Whitney Houston and this movie is about her getting death threats by a stalker. She loses a friend, and gains a bodyguard to protect her as she performs. The song "I will always love you" is the most memorable song (even though it was sung by Linda Rondstat and Dolly Parton) her version might have been more iconic.
Honorable Mentions: Batman Returns, Wayne's World, Basic Instinct, Lethal Weapon 3, A few Good Men and Aladdin
1993: Feeling as if it were yesterday, you had movies like Sleepless in Seattle, Philadelphia, even Mrs. Doubtfire and Jurassic Park. But there was one film that changed the way we looked at cinema today. A movie that was in black and white and made many people cry.
Schindler's List: This movie is very heartbreaking and based on truth. A story about a man named Schindler (portrayed by Liam Neisan) who was trying to help the Jews escape to freedom. Taking place in the 1940's, concentration camps were around and Hitler was still in power, but this one man did all he could to save over 700 Jews. This movie is very sad, and yet we can never stop thanking Oskar Schindler for saving many lives.
Honorable Mentions: Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, Cliffhanger, Mrs. Doubtfire, Indecent Proposal and Pelican Reef
1994: Turning 10 that year, some movies were considered interesting, while others were ok. Movies like Speed, Dumb and Dumber, Lion King and even The Mask, there was another movie I actually thought was very good and won Tom Hanks an Oscar.
Forrest Gump: Based on a book written by Winston Groom, this story about a man with a tiny IQ as he waits for a bus. He decides to tell some people on the bench about his life story. Him serving in the Vietman War, finding out he was not the same, making friends, falling in love. It was really good. I would watch it from beginning to end and believe me, Tom Hanks was perfect for the role.
Honorable Mentions: Shawshank Redemption, Lion King, Pulp Fiction and even Hoop Dreams (whatever that is)
1995: Movies were getting better. Theaters were getting crowded with movies like Jumanji, Apollo 13, Waterworld and Die Hard with a vengeance. But this movie changed how we see Disney today. By giving us the first PIXAR movie.
Toy Story: A story about a cowboy toy named Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) who is jealous over another toy, a spaceman named Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) Soon, crazy stuff happens that gets Buzz lost and Woody goes on an adventure finding him. With this movie, it's now banned since I would se it over and over again when I got sick. Don't blame me. It's still one amazing movie.
Honorable Mentions: Casper, GoldenEyes, Jumanji, Apollo 13, Leaving Las Vegas, Braveheart, Sense and Sensibility and The Usual Suspects
1996: Movies were starting to get more sequels as well as making them longer for the viewer. We had movies like live action 101 Dalmatians, Space Jam, The English Patient (Ugh), Fargo and even Independence Day. But for me, the film I'm choosing is for it's comedy not it's drama or action
The Birdcage: Not the most known movie, but it is funny and dramatic at the same time. The late Robin Williams plays a man who is gay. Finding out his son from a previous marriage is marrying a daughter of a senator who is the news for treason (or something else I forgot) Nathan Lane plays his gay lover and well...this movie is interesting. Couldn't find my true favorite in 96, but wait till next year.
Honorable Mentions: Independence Day, Mission: Impossible, Jerry McGuire, Twister, The Nutty Professor and Fargo
1997: I don't remember many movies in 1997; oh wait I do. There were movies back then like Air Force One, Liar Liar, Men in Black (that could have been 1998), As good as it gets and My Best Friends Wedding. But there is one movie that blew them all out of the water. (Literally Speaking)
Titanic: My favorite movie from 1997. Best Movie ever of the 90's. Won 11 Oscars, and what is it about? A rich woman and a poor man falling in love on the ill fated Titanic. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DeCaprio are known as huge starts, but they are now best of friends ever since this movie came out. I know all about how there were cast ideas for the lead roles, but having these two worked for the best and you can tell with all the awards they received. Best Movie Ever of 1997
1998: A good year with movies. Some like Armageddon, Lethal Weapon 4, Godzilla (that was more a failure) and even A Bugs life. But there was one movie that was really worth talking about.
The Big Lebowski: A Cohen Brothers movie with Jeff Bridges starring as "the dude" Lebowski. He is called The Dude to everyone. He loves to bowl with his friends (one of them cursing like a sailor) and Steve Buscemi. He gets confused with another Lebowski and ends up in a strange adventure that involves many people as well as Tara Reid faking a kidnapping. This movie is worth a watch.
Honorable Mentions: Mulan, Deep Impact, There's something about Mary, Dr. Dolittle, Shakespeare in love and Saving Private Ryan
1999: The end of the 90's before 2000 came to us. We had movies like The Matrix, Austin Powers; The Spy who shagged me, Fight Club and even Toy Story 2. But there is one movie that got people scared, even if they knew the twist ending
The Sixth Sense: "I see dead people" This movie started M. Night Schamalyn's career. This movie is about a young boy (played by Haley Joel Osment) who can see ghost. Only Bruce Willis could help conquer his fears. However, near the end, Bruce Willis finds out he too is a ghost. But they do help a family coping with a death of a young girl as well as getting Haley Joel Osment's character to not be afraid.
Honorable Mentions: Fight Club, The Green Mile, American Beauty, Boys Don't Cry, October Sky and even The Matrix
There are too many movies to name and some of them of are great while others fail. With me, these are the movies are worth the watch and my favorite is definitely Titanic. What's yours?
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