Bloom 2003  R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sean Walsh
Cast: Stephen Rea, Angeline Ball, Hugh O'Conor, Patrick Bergin, Alan Devlin, Phelim Drew, Maria Lennon, Eoin McCarthy, Alvaro Lucchesi, Neili Conroy, Mark Huberman, Des Braiden
Set in Dublin on June 16, 1904, this screen adaptation of James Joyce's "Ulysses" features Angeline Ball as the adulterous Molly Bloom; Stephen Rea as Molly's introspective husband, Leopold; and Hugh O'Conor as the struggling poet, Stephen Dedalus. The story unfolds through a stream of consciousness as the viewer glimpses the inner thoughts of Molly, Leopold, and Stephen.
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Chocolat 2000  PG-13, 121 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, Judi Dench, Victoire Thivisol, Hugh O'Conor, Peter Stormare, Leslie Caron, Carrie-Anne Moss
Adapted from Joan Harris' 1999 novel, this culinary fable takes place in a small French village where Vianne (Juliette Binoche) has moved with her young daughter, Anouk (Victoire Thivisol). Vianne opens a chocolate shop during the middle of Lent and, in the process, liberates (spiritually, mentally, and physically) the townsfolk. Nominations included: Picture, Actress (Juliette Binoche) and Supporting Actress (Judi Dench). 1 User Review
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| | You Won't Be Sorry | fringedweller 03/06/2007 | It's a graceful, quality movie, that's simply beautiful to watch.
It's a tale about social constraints, and how some people always seem to be caught up in them, while others seem to have an inner compass or knowingness that to steer clear of restraints is what's right for them...and in small towns life one often has to pay a price for not buying into prevailing attitudes of the day.
If this is a morality tale, it's at least told in a thouroughly entertaining, 'non-lectury' way. |
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Coney Island Baby 2003 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Amy Hobby
Cast: Karl Geary, Laura Fraser, Hugh O'Conor, Tom Hickey, Andy Nyman, Patrick Fitzgerald, Conor McDermottroe, David McEvoy, Thor McVeigh, Sinead Dolan, Marian Quinn
After spending a year in NYC, Billy Hayes (Karl Geary) returns home to Ireland on a quest to woo the woman he left behind: Bridget (Laura Fraser). But, Billy has changed as has Bridget who is now engaged to another man.
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Da 1988 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Matt Clark
Cast: Martin Sheen, Barnard Hughes, William Hickey, Karl Hayden, Doreen Hepburn, Hugh O'Conor, Ingrid Craigie, Joan O'Hara, Frank(2) McDonald
When an Irish-American playwright returns to Ireland to attend his father's funeral, he is confronted by his father's ghost and memories of himself as a young lad. This film is sentimental but enjoyable fare.
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I'll Make You Happy 1999 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Athina Tsoulis
Cast: Jodie Rimmer, Carl Bland, Ian Hughes, Michael Hurst, Sandy Ireland, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Hugh O'Conor, Raybon Kan, Rena Owen, Mark Rafferty, Lucy Lawless
Siggy (Jodie Rimmer), a young prostitute, gets wind of a big drug transfer. Looking for a better life than her present one, Siggy plans a heist of the drugs in order for her and her friends to quit their current trade.
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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown 1989  R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: My Left Foot
Director: Jim Sheridan
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Cyril Cusack, Ruth McCabe, Ray McAnally, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Eanna MacLiam, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan, Declan Croghan, Marie Conmee, Phelim Drew, Pat Laffan
Cerebral Palsy did not stop Irish painter and author Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis) from succeeding in life. This is his story of overcoming adversity to find love and professional acclaim. Daniel Day-Lewis won the Best Actor Academy Award, and Brenda Fricker won for Best Supporting Actress. Three other nominations were received, including Best Picture and Director.
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The Three Musketeers 1993 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Action / Comedy / Romance
Director: Stephen Herek
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay, Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Wincott, Paul McGann, Julie Delpy, Hugh O'Conor, Christopher Adamson, Philip Tan, Erwin Leder, Axel Anselm
In this Disney production, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt play the three Musketeers, and Chris O'Donnell takes on the role of D'Artagnan as they fight Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry) who is controlling the French government under Louis XIII (Hugh O'Conor). This is a funny flick.
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| 1. Bloom (2003)
2. Chocolat (2000)
3. Coney Island Baby (2003)
4. Da (1988)
5. I'll Make You Happy (1999)
6. My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989)
aka: My Left Foot
7. The Three Musketeers (1993)
8. The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1996)
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