In no particular order:
Bottle Shock
It’s based on the 1976 wine competition termed the “Judgment of Paris”, when a California Chardonnay defeated other French wines in a blind taste test. It stars Alan Rickman, (Prof. Snape from the Harry Potter movies) Chris Pine (Kirk in the new Star Trek movie) and Dennis Farina.
It also makes you thirsty.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
It’s the first in a 2009 crime thriller Swedish film trilogy. Here’s the netflix synopsis: Journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) and rebellious computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) team up to investigate the unsolved disappearance of wealthy Henrik Vanger’s (Sven-Bertil Taube) teen niece (Ewa Fröling), only to uncover dark secrets about Vanger’s powerful family. Niels Arden Oplev directs this Swedish thriller based on the first novel from Stieg Larsson’s best-selling trilogy.
See the original before the American remake comes out at the end of this year.
The Dish
In this 2000 Australian comedy based on real events, a small sheepherding village in Australia is thrust into the spotlight when NASA employs its massive satellite radio dish to serve as a backup transmitter for the 1969 Apollo 11 moon mission. But when a change in the spacecraft’s schedule puts the primary dish out of range, it’s up to the Aussies to ensure that the history-making mission is broadcast to the masses. Sam Neill and Patrick Warburton star.
The House of Cards Trilogy
Technically, not a movie, but a British TV miniseries political thriller from 1990 1993 and 1995. Set in Britain’s Houses of Parliament, this political satire follows the career of a ruthless MP (Ian Richardson) whose election campaign has been plagued by a number of mysterious deaths. The politician’s scheming knows no bounds, and he manages to ensnare a member of the royal family in his quest for power. (Netflix synopsis)
It stars the late Ian Richardson as fictional Conservative Chief Whip, Francis Urquhart.
If you haven’t had enough of real life politics, this fictional story will keep you busy.FYI, it’s also scheduled to be remade as an American miniseries on Netflix starring Kevin Spacey in 2012.
Since Hollywood hasn’t had an original thought in thirty years, an American company is re-making “Dragon Tattoo.” With Danial Craig.
The Dish - good movie!
The Dish! Best Movie Ever! Every American should see this film!
Bottle Shock, reminds me of California back when it was the golden state, and there was freedom and a future for her population.
The Once and Future King, terrific.
Iron Will, a great movie about independence and perseverance.
Master and Commander, also terrific, especially the bravery and maturity shown by midshipman Blakeney.
The Last of the Mohicans.
Shenandoah with Jimmy Stewart.
Drums Along the Mohawk, American Revolutionary war.
Second ‘The Dish’ - it’s wonderful fun.