Damn Good Movie Memories

James Cagney's return to gangster films after a 10-year hiatus, in arguably his finest role as the psychotic criminal Cody Jarrett. Co-starring Edmond O'Brien, Virginia Mayo and Margaret Wycherly. Directed by Raoul Walsh.

The animated Disney classic about the boy who never grew up and his adventures against his arch-nemesis Captain Hook.

One of the greatest sports movies ever made.  A modern fairy tale about a middle-aged rookie (Robert Redford) who's finally given a chance to fulfill his destiny as a major league baseball player. Co-starring Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley, Richard Farnsworth, Darren McGavin and Barbara Hershey.  Directed by Barry Levinson.  Musical score by Randy Newman.

A terrific film noir thriller starring Orson Welles (who also directed), as a Nazi war criminal living under a false identity in a small Connecticut town who is being tracked by a Nazi hunter (Edward G. Robinson).  Co-starring Loretta Young.

You know the drill by now.  So, it's time to add even more action stars to the mix!  Starring (get ready)...: Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Wesley Snipes, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, Glen Powell, Victor Ortiz and Robert Davi.

The third Sherlock Holmes film starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as the series is brought into modern times instead of the Victorian Era.  Holmes and Watson assist British intelligence to stop the Nazi's during WWII.

Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin star in dual roles as two sets of twins mixed at birth and stumble upon each other 40 years later during a trip to New York City.  Co-starring Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann and Seth Green.

Based on the popular radio program (and later a TV series), Eve Arden stars as a popular high school English teacher and her humorous interactions with the students and faculty.  Co-starring Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Rockwell and Richard Crenna.

A modern screwball comedy about two morons (Jim Carrey & Jeff Daniels) who take a road trip from Rhode Island to Colorado to return a briefcase to its owner (Lauren Holly).  Directed by the Farrelly Brothers.

A romantic comedy starring Cary Grant and Doris Day who meet unexpectedly and try to figure out what type of relationship works best for both of them: casual or serious?  Co-starring Audrey Meadows, Gig Young and John Astin.

A great raunchy comedy following a single woman (Kristen Wiig) who is struggling to figure out her life after being picked as maid of honor for the wedding of her best friend (Maya Rudolph). Co-starring Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Chris O'Dowd, Jill Clayburgh and Rebel Wilson.  Directed by Paul Feig.

The fifth and final film for the Marx Brothers with Zeppo and Paramount Pictures.  Find out how Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) saves (?!) the country of Freedonia from a revolution.

Loosely based on the 1971 Lloyds Bank robbery. A group of low-level thieves are hired to steal a safety deposit box, but soon get in way over their heads. Starring Jason Statham and Saffron Burrows.

A movie filled with merry mixups like an extended episode of Three's Company, as a carefree bachelor (Dean Martin) attempts to help his best friend (Eli Wallach) with his marriage troubles.  Co-starring Stella Stevens and Anne Jackson. 

In order to get out of her contract with a sleazy manager, a popular country singer (Dolly Parton) must turn a New York City cabbie (Sylvester Stallone) into a decent singer for a one-time performance.  Co-starring Richard Farnsworth, Ron Leibman and Tim Thomerson.  Directed by Bob Clark.

A timeless film about the meaning of life and finding happiness, as a group of plane crash survivors find themselves deep within the Himalayan mountains which hides the mythical valley of Shangri-La. Starring Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt.  Directed by Frank Capra. 

Based on David Baldacci's novel, a master jewel thief (Clint Eastwood) finds himself caught in a murder conspiracy involving the President of the United States (Gene Hackman).  Co-starring Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert, Judy Davis and E.G. Marshall.  Directed by Clint Eastwood.

A baseball fanatic (William Bendix) with an irrational hatred of umpires decides to become an umpire himself when he can't find a steady job. Co-starring Una Merkel and William Frawley.  Directed by Lloyd Bacon.

A lovable loser (Frank Whaley) finds himself locked in a Target store overnight with the girl of his dreams (Jennifer Connelly).  Screenplay written by John Hughes.

A disgraced ex-ballplayer (Lloyd Nolan) gets a chance at redemption when he's hired to manage and rebuild the struggling Brooklyn Dodgers. Co-starring Carole Landis, William Frawley and Robert Armstrong.