Cinema Cemetery Dan and Kate

 In today's episode, we don our bomb disposal suits and venture into the intense and gritty terrain of Kathryn Bigelow's masterful war drama – "The Hurt Locker."


Released in 2008, "The Hurt Locker" takes us deep into the heart of the Iraq War, following the harrowing experiences of an elite U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. As we navigate the tension-fueled landscapes of Baghdad, Bigelow skillfully thrusts us into the psychological battlefield, exploring the complex relationships among the soldiers and the high-stakes pressure of their perilous missions.
We'll explore the film's impact on the war genre, its portrayal of the toll of conflict on the human psyche, and the remarkable performances that brought this gripping narrative to life.  Will the Hurt Locker be a bomb, or bust? Or Both? Find out next time on Cinema Cemetery.




Lawerence of Arabia  
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs 
Gone With Wind 
It Happened One Night
Amadeus 
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King 
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You 
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves 
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron 
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
The Departed
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
 The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
No Country for Old Men
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Slumdog Millionaire 
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody 
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi

“Any specific reason?” “Just…because. It is written”.  Following the story of a “slum dog” turned nearly millionaire, this movie follows Jamal through a difficult childhood as he serendipitously uses his past in order to complete the quiz show in the present.  Is Jamal’s performance on the up and up, or is he hiding something?  Will he win the jackpot or lose it all?  Is this movie even worth watching?  Find out this week on Cinema Cemetery. 


Current Rankings:


Lawerence of Arabia  
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs 
Gone With Wind 
It Happened One Night
Amadeus 
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King 
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You 
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves 
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron 
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
The Departed
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
 The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
No Country for Old Men
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody 
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi

"The coin don't got no say"
"This coin got here the same way I did"

Set in the desert in 1980, No Country For Old Men follows a drug deal gone wrong, a retiring sheriff, and man in the right (wrong) place at the right (wrong) time, and a force of nature.  As characters find themselves caught up in the circumstances beyond their scope, all must ask themselves how much control they truly have over the chaotic present.  Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, No Country For Old Men continues to satisfy and confuse.  But is it for you?  Find out here. 

“We deal in deception here. What we do not deal in is self-deception”. Welcome to the Irish mob in Boston of the early 2000s. As Billy Costigan (DiCaprio) goes undercover to infiltrate the villainous Frank Costello’s (Nicholson) gang, he has to deal with not only the crimes of the week, but his own self doubt as well.  All the while, Colin Sullivan (Damon) works undercover for Costello as a cop.  When it becomes clear each group as a mole, it becomes a countdown to some which be caught first.
With an all-star cast and an established director, The Departed was an easy pick for Best Picture in 2006.  Does it still hold up today?  Find out now on Cinema Cemetery.


Current Rankings:
Lawerence of Arabia  
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs 
Gone With Wind 
It Happened One Night
Amadeus 
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King 
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You 
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves 
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron 
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
 The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody 
Crash
Cavalcade
Gigi

"Oh why don't you stop annoying people!"  With such memorable quotes like that, what else could it be but It's A Wonderful Life!  Kate and Dan revisit the old Christmas Classic to find out just what makes this movie tick.  Whether you're a longtime fan, or just a casual listener, but sure to check it out.

Merry Christmas Bedford Falls!

“Sometimes we feel like we just need to crash into each other in order to feel something”. This opening line from the 2005 Best Picture winner starts off an episodic look at race relations in the early 21st century Los Angeles.  With a star studded cast, and a message that everyone would agree with, this film takes a heavy handed approach at a much more nuanced and complicated issue.  A surprise-winner back in its day, has Crash stood the test of time?  Find out now!


Current Rankings: 


Lawerence of Arabia  
The Godfather
All About Eve
The Godfather Part II
Silence of the Lambs 
Gone With Wind 
It Happened One Night
Amadeus 
The Deer Hunter
The Sting
All The King’s Men
The Lost Weekend
Lord of Rings: The Return of the King 
Bridge on the River Kwai
Titanic
One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest
Rain Man
Schindler’s List
The French Connection
On The Waterfront
The Sound Of Music
American Beauty
Casablanca
All Quiet on the Western Front
Rebecca
In The Heat of the Night
The Mutiny On The Bounty
Chicago
You Can’t Take It With You 
Marty
The English Patient
Mrs. Miniver
Dances With Wolves 
My Fair Lady
Patton
Gentleman’s Agreement
Hamlet
Cimarron 
Ben Hur
Chariots of Fire
Gandhi
Braveheart
Unforgiven
Annie Hall
Million Dollar Baby
Shakespeare In Love
Driving Miss Daisy
Midnight Cowboy
Best Years of Our Lives
From Here to Eternity
Oliver!
Forest Gump
Around the World in 80 Days
The Apartment
 The Last Emperor
The Great Ziegfeld
A Man Of All Seasons
The West Side Story
Wings
Grand Hotel
Rocky
A Beautiful Mind
Out of Africa
Tom Jones
Kramer v Kramer
Life of Emil Zola
How Green Was My Valley
Platoon
Gladiator
An American in Paris
Going My Way
Greatest Show On Earth
Ordinary People
Terms of Endearment
Broadway Melody 
Cavalcade
Gigi