I've seen this movies hundreds of times.. literally. Theres a scene towards the end, once everything falls apart. The scene is when Karen is meeting with Jimmy and towards the end of their meeting he tells her that he has some Dior dresses and she should take a few of them. She agrees and I guess starts to head in the direction that they would normally be in but he stops her and tells her that they are stolen so he has them in a store around the corner. Once she gets there, she sees 2 thugs working in the "store"- she gets freaked out and runs to the car and gets the hell out of there. I could never tell if she was just overly paranoid or if he was actually going to kill her. Any thoughts?
Barry Levinson's "Jimmy Hollywood" has a wonderful opening shot in which Jimmy Alto, would-be actor, walks down Hollywood Boulevard reciting the name on every star on the pavement, by memory. There are people who can do this. And there are a lot of people like Jimmy (Joe Pesci), holding on desperately to the leftover dreams of many years ago, still hoping to be "discovered." Pesci's own life is a case in point: He had given up hopes of an acting career and resigned himself to real life in 1980, when Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro discovered him and cast him in his careermaking role in "Raging Bull." That stroke of luck is still awaiting Jimmy Alto, who hangs out in coffee shops, lives in an apartment where the rent is paid by his girlfriend, and sometimes gets a job as a waiter. His hair, long and blonde, is about the only feature that looks the same as his aging publicity photo. But he has been close to glory: "I was up for the role of Cliff on 'Matlock,' " he tells a cook. "But they felt I was a little too strong for Andy Griffith." Jimmy's best friend is William (Christian Slater), a harmless, dim-witted street person who plays the sidekick in Jimmy's nonstop talk show. Life is a monologue for Jimmy, who has opinions on everything, from the mummy movies on the late show to the Hollywood epidemic of street crime. One day the car radio is stolen from Jimmy's beater, and when Jimmy finds out that the cops don't much care, he decides to become a video vigilante. He'll capture the perps on videotape.
John Cassavetes knew how to make movies like this without letting the plot take over. His "Minnie and Moskowitz" was about a lonely museum curator (Gena Rowlands) and a parking lot attendant (Seymour Cassel), and Moskowitz could be Jimmy Alto's first cousin: A guy on the outside physically, but on the inside in his mind. The whole point of such characters is that they drift. And it is important that they drift in a recognizable version of real life (romanticized, to be sure).
"Jimmy Hollywood" goes wrong when Jimmy starts pulling off stunts that would make you famous in the movies but would get you killed in real life. Once the story cuts loose from its base of realism, it doesn't much matter what happens; Jimmy, William and Lorraine, who seemed so real in her cluttered apartment, become plot devices, not people.
Jimmy Stewart (also known as James) was a film giant, both literally (at more than six foot three) and figuratively. Stewart could make any character into a relatable and likable figure, and his dry delivery makes every line twice as funny. He showed off his acting range in movies, dramatic and comedic alike, and is famous across the board for westerns like his astounding series of movies with director Anthony Mann, along with How the West was Won and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
Stewart was also famous for his Alfred Hitchcock films, like the thrillers The Man Who Knew Too Much, Rear Window, and Rope. Stewart is tied with John Wayne for having the second most movies with perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes (12 movies rated 100%). If you are an old fan looking to reminisce or a new film connoisseur looking to branch out, Jimmy Stewart has something in his portfolio to please everyone. Here are nine of his best films.
In Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Stewart again plays the everyman, but this time with the confidence and determination many actors lack. Stewart brings his usual wit and depth to what could otherwise be a plain role. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington follows an average man who is sent to the Senate by those who intend to use him as a puppet. However, his superiors underestimated Mr. Smith's determination and integrity, and the more he learns of Washington's affairs, the harder he fights to change things for the better. The film remains one of the best movies about politics from the 20th century and an inspiring tale for anyone looking to get into politics.
In The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence, Jimmy Stewart, and John Wayne battle it out for the same girl. Stewart plays a lawyer from the city who is appalled at the uncivilized and wild West. On the other hand, Wayne plays the seasoned and hardened cowboy. The film's intricate themes and carefully crafted dialogue make The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance a must-watch for any Stewart fan or film connoisseur. It's simply one of the best Western movies of all time.
Click on any ranking of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, and It's a Wonderful Life is sure to be hovering near the top. And deservedly so. The concoction of Jimmy Stewart's everyman charm, Frank Capra's ruthless optimism, and a message that slices through even the most dense of skins like a knife through butter makes it the perfect film to watch with the family on Christmas Eve and be reminded of all the holiday represents. But another Christmas movie starring Stewart often slips through the cracks of the genre's canon, forgotten by many in the 80-plus years since its release, but relished by those who have kept it in their December rotation. The leading man teamed up with wry German director Ernst Lubitsch in 1940 and created The Shop Around the Corner. The movie may not have retained the same status as Stewart's more heralded Christmas classic released six years later, but the timeless holiday rom-com deserves to be kept in the same pantheon, and regarded as one of the best the genre has to offer.
"How can there be that many?" Kimmel said, noting the tally was significantly higher than the 21 films released last year. "And you know how many movies about Hanukkah they made? None! Zero! Non-ukkah!"
Kimmel's condensed creation combined the plot lines of Entertaining Christmas, A Shoe Addict's Christmas, Road to Christmas, A Majestic Christmas and more. He also showcased the movies' star-studded casts, which include Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Chad Michael Murray, LeAnn Rimes, Lori Loughlin, Jerrika Hinton and more.
Parents need to know that Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius has lots of cartoon action (explosions, crashes, falls, an alien invasion, air battle, spear-play) and some suspense (adults are abducted from Earth and threatened with being eaten by a dragon-like three-eyed monster), but it's always more humorous than violent. No one is injured or killed -- even the gooey alien life forms simply dissolve into green goo. Only the youngest or most sensitive kids might find it scary. Some comic potty humor (i.e." sugar booger," "holy cow pie," "I peed in the shower"), is heard occasionally, the highlight of which is Jimmy's invention of burping soda. A mechanical dog poops metal nuts, bolts, and other hardware. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
Style and substance are well-suited in JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS. It's a 3-D computer animated story about a sixth grade whiz kid who can build a satellite communications system out of a toaster and create a robot dog that when told to "play dead" blows itself up and then puts itself back together. Instead of going for the more lifelike textures of the Pixar movies, this has the intentionally stylized feel of a computer game. That fits the story's tone, somewhere between the "Tomorrowland" 1950s ideal of the future and today's world of cell phones and headphones. Jimmy's spaceship and the alien planet owe more to the 1930s film serial Flash Gordon and the 1960s TV show The Jetsons than to contemporary rocket science and astronomy.
"Rope" may not have been Hitchcock and Stewart's only foray into the fascinating realm of single-location movies, but it came with an added catch in that it employed the conceit of unfolding in real time. Hitchcock filmed "Rope" in long takes and edited it together so that it looked like it was all done in a single shot. For example, as one reel ends, the shot settles on the back of a man's suit to hide the cut. There were only so many times Hitchcock could get away with camera tricks like this, however, so the majority of the film plays out as if you're watching actors give a theater performance live on stage.
With over 200 movie fans voting, this list of the best Jimmy Fallon movies is a great way to explore the comedian's varied filmography. Jimmy Fallon has come a long way since his days on Saturday Night Live. The former cast member has gone on to become one of the most popular late-night TV hosts and a successful actor in films ranging from comedies to dramas.
Fallon stands out for his unique brand of humor and his enthusiasm for pranks and goofy skits. He brings all these qualities together in some truly enjoyable films, making him an ideal choice for viewers who love lighthearted comedies with plenty of laughter-inducing moments sprinkled throughout. From romcoms like Fever Pitch to family friendly fare such as Arthur and the Invisibles, there's something here for everyone looking for some good old-fashioned fun at the movies.
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