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Easter and Passover Movies

I've come up with a short list of movies whose themes reflect the Easter and Passover seasons. The films I've chosen are a completely personal, eclectic, idiosyncratic potpourri. In alphabetical order, here's my list:

Easter and Passover Movies

I've come up with a short list of movies whose themes reflect the Easter and Passover seasons. The films I've chosen are a completely personal, eclectic, idiosyncratic potpourri. In alphabetical order, here's my list:

Irish-Themed Movies

Here are some holiday movies that might be of interest on or around Saint Patrick's Day. I've come up with a list of ten movies about the Irish that I've enjoyed. I think all of these films are worth seeing and all increase our understanding of what it means to be Irish.

Before You Buy DVDs as Winter Holiday Gifts

You have a friend, family member or colleague who loves to watch DVDs. DVDs make great gifts for the winter holiday season. But there is such a daunting array of titles out on DVD, choosing among them is a challenge. Here are some suggestions for narrowing down the possibilities.

Memorial Day Movies

In the United States, the last Monday in May is called Memorial Day and is designated as a national holiday to commemorate those members of the American armed forces killed in war. In honor of all U.S. military personnel who have fallen in war, I've compiled a list of movies intended to pay them tribute.

Movies With Wedding Scenes

Traditionally, June is the month for getting married, and this started me thinking about movies where weddings and/or wedding receptions play an important part in the story. So for everyone who is getting married or has family or friends getting married or who is going to a wedding or has to work at a wedding, I've compiled a list of movies that deal with the occasion. In no particular order,…

Top 10 Memorable Movie Moms

Here are some movies that might be of interest on or around Mother's Day. These are some my favorite movies about motherhood and mothers. These films all have memorable mothers as characters, and all these movies have touched my heart and made me think about my own mother in different ways.

Top 10 Romantic Movies

Wondering what to watch on Valentine's Day? Here are some of my favorite romantic films. It's a completely idiosyncratic selection, and it could be argued that not every one is a truly great movie. However, each movie I've listed hits the kind of emotional chords that touch the heart.

Top 7 Memorable Movie Dads

Here are some movies that might be of interest on or around Father's Day. These are my favorite movies that all have memorable fathers as characters. All these movies have touched my heart and have made me think about the relationships between fathers and their children in different ways.

Top 7 Military-Themed Movies on Video/DVD

I feel that movies about military life can be among the most dramatic of all films and can reveal much about the human condition as it is framed by politics and society. To honor all veterans of the U.S. armed forces, I've compiled a list of some of my favorite military-themed movies available on video/DVD.

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