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Harry Connick Jr. Movies and DVD

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A Harry Connick Jr. movie list isn't complete without some new, some old, and some you may never have heard of.  I just watched the movie New In Town, starring Harry Connick Jr. and Rene Zellweger.  I really liked the movie, sort of a romantic comedy, with the whole fish out of water story.

Harry Connick Jr.  is best known for his piano playing and baritone voice, getting his first big break doing the music for the soundtrack of When Harry Met Sally.  This led to movie roles, his first being being Will Smith's sidekick in Independence Day.

There are some great Harry Connick Jr. movies available on DVD. Below is a list with links to buy them on Ebay so you know you will find the best price.

P.S. I Love You

Starring Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler, a young widow discovers a series of messages from her late husband, all designed to help her move on with her life after he is gone.
P.S. I Love You (DVD) Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler - NEW P.S. I Love You (DVD) Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler - NEW Paypal US $7.79 5d 13h 22m

 

New in Town

Romantic comedy with Rene Zellweger
New in Town - Zellweger/Connick, Jr. (DVD, 2009) WS New in Town - Zellweger/Connick, Jr. (DVD, 2009) WS Paypal US $3.88 18d 15h 45m

 

Little Man Tate

Jodie Foster's directorial debut
Little Man Tate (DVD, 1991) JODIE FOSTER Little Man Tate (DVD, 1991) JODIE FOSTER Paypal US $3.45 28d 14h 44m

 

Hope Floats

Another great chick flick starring Sandra Bullock
HOPE FLOATS - NEW DVD HOPE FLOATS - NEW DVD Paypal US $7.47 7d 3h 52m

 

Copycat

Harry Connick Jr. plays a psycho!
Laserdisc: Copycat Sigourney Weaver Harry Connick Jr Widescreen Laserdisc: Copycat Sigourney Weaver Harry Connick Jr Widescreen Paypal US $3.99 22d 15h 51m

 

Excess Baggage

Funny, quirky older movie starring Alicia Silverstone from Clueless fame.
Excess Baggage (1998) - Used - Digital Video Disc (Dvd) Excess Baggage (1998) - Used - Digital Video Disc (Dvd) Paypal US $1.49 15d 16h 18m

 

Memphis Belle

The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe
NEW - Memphis Belle (Keepcase) NEW - Memphis Belle (Keepcase) Paypal US $8.50 14d 20h 20m

 

Independence Day

The aliens are coming!
Independence Day (DVD, 2000, 2-Disc Set, Five Star Collection) Independence Day (DVD, 2000, 2-Disc Set, Five Star Collection) Paypal US $4.99 54m

 

Mickey

Good family movie, based on a John Grisham tale about a father (Harry Connick Jr.) who runs from the IRS to Vegas.  Problem is when his son becomes a national Little League star, it is hard to stay hidden for long.
13 Blu-ray (Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Ray Liotta) - LIKE NEW! 13 Blu-ray (Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Ray Liotta) - LIKE NEW! Paypal 6 Bids US $9.50 23m

 

 

 

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The Gilmore Girls DVD Series

September 9, 2011 By 1 Comment

I am so glad I waited to watch the Gilmore Girls with one of my girls. When it was first on TV I thought it was about a mom who had her daughter at sixteen, and now spends every episode trying to be a cool mom to her now teen daughter. I was so wrong.

The Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel as the mother daughter pair. As it turns out, Lorelai is a cool mom to her daughter Rory, who is a refreshing teen for a TV show in this day and age. She is pretty, but in a classic way, wears clothes that cover everything, and is smart and dreams of going to Harvard. She even carries a book with her wherever she goes, even to her first dance!

The small town is full of characters, some we like, and some we wish would move to the city. Just like real life. And the conversations between the Lorelai and Rory and so funny, and sound so real. Of course, that is if you come from a family like mine, where sarcasm was a sport, and every family member played. Seriously, the Gilmore Girls are both good at taking and dishing out the sarcasm, and this makes for some very laugh-out-loud moments, that I imagine are even funnier, when like me, you really get it.

Oh, I forgot to mention the Gilmore Girls love coffee. My teen daughter and I love coffee too :-)

So for now I absolutely love the Gilmore Girls. Oh, I know, it probably gets raunchier as Rory gets older, but for now, let me believe.

The Gilmore Girls Complete Series on DVD
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection (DVD, 2007, 42-Disc Set) $MINT$ Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection (DVD, 2007, 42-Disc Set) $MINT$ Paypal 5 Bids US $76.00 16h 26m
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection (ALL 7 Box Sets) Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection (ALL 7 Box Sets) Paypal US $135.64 25d 12h 7m
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection 1-7 DVD 42-Disc Set BRAND NEW Gilmore Girls: The Complete Series Collection 1-7 DVD 42-Disc Set BRAND NEW Paypal US $149.99 1d 1h 36m
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New Blu-Ray Movie Releases 2010 – at Great Prices

December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Buying a new Blu-Ray player this holiday season? Many families will be upgrading from a standard DVD player to Blu-Ray and you will need the latest DVD releases in Blu-Ray to enjoy your new Blu-Ray player.

Here is a list of some of the lastest new releases available on Blu-Ray, with a handy link to buy it at a great price on eBay.

Inception
Inception (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) Inception (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) Paypal 0 Bid US $8.99 38m
Inception (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) Inception (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) Paypal US $12.99 1h 53m

Shrek Forever After
Shrek 3D Blu Ray Forever after Disk 4 Brand New Shrek 3D Blu Ray Forever after Disk 4 Brand New Paypal 9 Bids US $7.50 48m
Shrek Forever After (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Canadian) Shrek Forever After (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Canadian) Paypal 0 Bid US $5.00 1h 52m

The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) * The Book of Eli (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) * Paypal US $7.99 25d 2h 19m
The Book of Eli Blu Ray (disc only) (no artwork or case) The Book of Eli Blu Ray (disc only) (no artwork or case) Paypal 5 Bids US $3.75 19h 43m

Killers
KILLER INSIDE ME (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) NEW KILLER INSIDE ME (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) NEW Paypal US $16.00 25d 22h 55m
Killers (2010) - New - Blu-ray Killers (2010) - New - Blu-ray Paypal US $18.21 12d 39m

The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Blu-ray Combo Brand NEW The Sorcerer's Apprentice Blu-ray Combo Brand NEW Paypal US $26.99 16d 2h 4m
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set) The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set) Paypal US $18.99 2h 19m

Knight and Day
KNIGHT and DAY DVD BLUE-RAY DIGITAL COPY 3-disc SEALED KNIGHT and DAY DVD BLUE-RAY DIGITAL COPY 3-disc SEALED Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 1d 1h 4m
Knight and Day (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 3-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) NEW Knight and Day (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 3-Disc Set, Includes Digital Copy) NEW Paypal US $15.45 25d 2h 29m

The A Team
The A-Team (Blu-ray Disc, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Unrated Extended; Digital Copy) NEW The A-Team (Blu-ray Disc, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Unrated Extended; Digital Copy) NEW Paypal US $15.75 25d 2h 26m
The A-Team (Blu-ray Disc, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Unrated Extended Cut; Includes... The A-Team (Blu-ray Disc, 2010, 2-Disc Set, Unrated Extended Cut; Includes... Paypal 0 Bid US $10.00 1d 21h 35m

The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'hoole
Legend of the Guardians-Owls of Ga'hoole [Blu-ray 3D, All Region, China Version) Legend of the Guardians-Owls of Ga'hoole [Blu-ray 3D, All Region, China Version) Paypal US $19.00 28d 12h 45m
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set,... Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Blu-ray/DVD, 2010, 2-Disc Set,... Paypal US $12.99 2h 3m

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF - NEW BLU-RAY/DVD PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF - NEW BLU-RAY/DVD Paypal US $22.72 29d 8h 1m
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Blu-ray Disc, 2010) Paypal US $9.99 27d 20h 33m

Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector's Edition + BD-Live)
Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector's Edition + BD-Live) [Blu-ray], Very Good Avatar (Three-Disc Extended Collector's Edition + BD-Live) [Blu-ray], Very Good Paypal US $26.98 24d 1h 2m

Toy Story 3 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Toy Story 2 (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Blu-Ray New Toy Story 2 (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Blu-Ray New Paypal US $40.85 24d 13h 31m
Toy Story (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Blu-Ray New Toy Story (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) Blu-Ray New Paypal US $40.85 24d 13h 31m
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Thanksgiving Movies – Top Ten Movie List Continued

November 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving weekend is almost over and you might still be looking for a movie to watch.  I have to apologize for not completing the MovieSisters.com Top Ten Thanksgiving movie list.  I actually hard a hard time finding ten movies to include, so here are 7-9 of the top 10!

I am going to finish the list with some Thanksgiving themed movies, that are not necessarily for the family, but after the little kids have passed out they might be a good choice.

Check these out:

Home for the Holidays

A dark comedy about a dysfunctional family getting together for Thanksgiving.

Sounds like many of my Thanksgiving memories . . .

Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, and Charles Durning.
Home for the Holidays Holly Hunter Robert Downey Jr DVD Home for the Holidays Holly Hunter Robert Downey Jr DVD Paypal US $9.99 26d 17h 5m
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY HUNTER,HOLLY (DVD) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY HUNTER,HOLLY (DVD) Paypal US $19.55 14d 2h 12m

Nobody's Fool

Paul Newman Stars in this heartwarming story of a family brought back together on the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also starring Bruce Willis, this film is about family reconciliation, and small town Blue Collar America.  Paul Newman was nominated for an Oscar for his role.
Nobody's Fool - Paul Newman Melanie Griffith SEALED DVD Nobody's Fool - Paul Newman Melanie Griffith SEALED DVD Paypal US $11.61 26d 21h 39m
NOBODY'S FOOL DVD PAUL NEWMAN WIDESCREEN COLLECTION NEW NOBODY'S FOOL DVD PAUL NEWMAN WIDESCREEN COLLECTION NEW Paypal US $40.00 12d 3h 31m

What's Cooking?

Imagine Celebrating Thanksgiving with four families of different ethnicities. . .That is the backdrop for What's Cooking? from 2000. An emotional comedy/drama with a Latino, African-American, Jewish, and Vietnamese family celebrating Thanksgiving together in Los Angeles, and actually cooking the meal as they go. Along the way they discuss many hot-button issues such as immigration, interracial romance, class prejudice and more. A great ensemble cast includes Mercedes Ruehl, Julianna Margulies, Kyra Sedgwick, Dennis Haysbert and Alfre Woodward.
WHAT'S COOKING? - NEW DVD WHAT'S COOKING? - NEW DVD Paypal US $8.43 27d 22h 28m
ARTHUR boy all ages dvd -- new 'what's cooking' pbs kids healthy eating manners. ARTHUR boy all ages dvd -- new 'what's cooking' pbs kids healthy eating manners. Paypal 6 Bids US $2.55 2d 17h 5m
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#6 Pieces of April – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Pieces of April is the story of April inviting her family over to her apartment for Thanksgiving.  Not as simple as it may sound.  You see, April is the back sheep of the family, her mom is dying, and most of the rest of the family is estranged.

This story really is about a real family, with real problems, and complex situations.  The story is also about Thanksgiving, and April's family does a good job of remembering the meaning of the day and tries to put their feelings aside, and get along.

Not a bad idea for us to follow.  April tells them the story of a Thanksgiving when everyone knew they needed each other . . .

Pieces of April is about family, and needing each other, forgiveness, and love.  A little strange, but sweet too.  Kind of like my family. :-)

Released in 2003, Pieces of April stars Katie Holmes in the lead, and  Derek Luke, Oliver Platt, and Patricia Clarkson.
Pieces of April ~ Katie Holmes, Derek Luke ~ DVD WS FS Pieces of April ~ Katie Holmes, Derek Luke ~ DVD WS FS Paypal US $4.99 29d 23h 2m
Pieces of April Pieces of April Paypal US $1.00 29d 22h 13m
Pieces Of April (2004) - Used - Digital Video Disc (Dvd Pieces Of April (2004) - Used - Digital Video Disc (Dvd Paypal US $1.49 29d 2h 28m
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#5. A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion marks the first time the original cast members have been together since  Richard Thomas and Michael Learned left the TV series.  Set 20 years after the series finale, the year is 1963 and the family is getting together to celebrate Thanksgiving and are all reflecting on how the assassination of President Kennedy has affected them.

There are some modern touches that really weren't in the original series so many felt this special wasn't true to the Waltons series.  Still, an enjoyable movie, with the return of John Boy and Olivia.  There are also many cameos from favorite characters of the show, which make this a great show to watch and recall the series with family.

Starring:  Richard Waite, Michael Learned, Richard Thomas, Ellen Korby, and Judy Norton-Taylor.

First aired in 1993, and available in a wonderful collection of DVDs of all the movie specials made after the series was cancelled.
The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / A The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / A Paypal US $14.61 22d 8h 29m
The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's M.. The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's M.. Paypal US $34.21 20d 3h 28m
The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / .. The Waltons Movie Collection (A Wedding on Walton's Mountain / Mother's Day / .. Paypal US $34.21 5d 1h 35m
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4. Miracle on 34th Street – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

4. Miracle on 34th Street

Whether you enjoy the original 1947 version of this tale starring Natalie Wood as the little girl who doesn't believe in Santa, or the modernized version with Mara Wilson as the disbelieving little girl, both movies include the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  And if you are skeptical of remakes, you should know that the newer version does stick close to the original story.

When the actor hired to play Santa in the annual Macy's parade is found to be drunk, a replacement is needed quick.  The newly hired man seems perfect for the job and there is a good reason for that:  he claims he is in fact the real Kris Kringle.  His sanity is questioned and put on trial, even as those around him begin to notice that there is indeed something special about this store Santa.

The 1994 version also stars Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, and Richard Attenborough as Santa.  Just click on the link and search for your favorite, old or new, both movies are enjoyable whether you believe in Santa or not. :-)

Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 1999) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 1999) Paypal US $10.82 8d 19h 23m
Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition) Paypal US $9.95 46m
Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 1999) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD, 1999) Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 1d 3h 29m
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#3 An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The prequel to this year's An Old Fashioned Christmas, this Hallmark movie is based on the story by Louisa May Alcott book of the same title.  An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving is a good family movie that reminds us to be thankful for what we have and for our loved ones, and to forgive others as we have been forgiven also.

Set in New Hampshire, shortly after the Civil War, it follows the story of a young widow who is trying to rear her three children in spite of the hardships she is facing.  It is centered around the Thanksgiving holiday and one teenager who tries to save her struggling family from financial ruin by contacting an unknown grandmother.

Strong performances by Jacqueline Bissett and Helena Joy, this is considered one of the better Hallmark movies by many critics, with good acting, and some depth to the story and its characters.

Be sure to catch the premier of the sequel, An Old Fashioned Christmas, which is set to air on the Hallmark channel, Saturday, December 11, 2010.
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, Good DVD, Jacqueline Bissett, Helena Joy, Graeme An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, Good DVD, Jacqueline Bissett, Helena Joy, Graeme US $5.24 26d 19h 38m
An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving (Special Features) An Old-fashioned Thanksgiving (Special Features) Paypal US $3.13 24d 23h 18m
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving DVD New An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving DVD New Paypal US $11.47 21d 17h 22m
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#2 A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving Movie List

November 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, an Emmy-Award winning cartoon, first aired on TV in 1973.  One of those heart-warming holiday specials that can be enjoyed year after year by the whole family.

Although Charlie Brown has been invited to his grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, he gets roped into having the gang over when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends to Chuck's house for the traditional feast.  Charlie Brown, with the help of his friends Linus and Snoopy, pulls together a last minute supper for their friends.  Along the way they all learn some lessons about the true meaning of Thanksgiving.

This special includes a nice musical score by Vince Guaraldi.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Remastered Deluxe Edition also includes "The Mayflower Voyages" the educational special from the Peanuts gang.

As a child, my holidays weren't complete without watching a Peanut's Holiday special on TV.  Today's kids still enjoy them on DVD, and parents can relive the memories.  :-)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) Paypal US $8.77 9h 58m
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) Paypal US $9.89 15d 14h 12m
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (DVD, 2008, Deluxe Edition) Paypal US $8.79 17d 3h 48m
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Thanksgiving Movies – Top Ten Thanksgiving Movie List #1 Avalon

November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Day movies are a perfect way for the family to relax together after a huge Thanksgiving meal, when everyone is too stuffed to do anything else.  Most movies on this Thanksgiving movie list are heartwarming family films, and if the family is sitting in front of the TV anyway, a Thanksgiving themed movie would be a nice way to spend the time before the gang is up for leftovers and pumpkin pie.

So here is the first of  MovieSister's Top Ten List of movies to watch on Thanksgiving Day and through the whole weekend:

1.  Avalon

A wonderful nostalgic portrait of a Polish Jewish immigrant family, following their dreams by coming to America, to a place called Avalon.  Each member of the family works to make enough money to send for the next sibling.  We follow their lives from poverty through prosperity as the Krichinksy family sees the future in the thing called television.  Much of the movie centers around Thanksgiving, and though Avalon might not be for everyone, if you enjoy stories about family and The American Dream, be sure to get a copy of Avalon for your DVD collection.

Starring a young Elijah Wood, the movie is beautifully acted by a superb cast including Aidan Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Kevin Pollak.   Written and directed by Barry Levinson, a fictionalized story of his life, is better known for such movies as Rain Man, Bugsy, and Good-Morning Vietnam.
Barry Levinson's AVALON Aidan Quinn 35MM Trailer Barry Levinson's AVALON Aidan Quinn 35MM Trailer Paypal US $4.99 23d 19h 42m
Avalon DVD DVD's Movies Aidan Quinn Elizabeth Perkins WS NEW SEALED Avalon DVD DVD's Movies Aidan Quinn Elizabeth Perkins WS NEW SEALED Paypal US $5.49 22d 19h 43m
Avalon ( Aidan Quinn ) Laser Disc Avalon ( Aidan Quinn ) Laser Disc Paypal US $3.99 18d 16h 52m
The Mists of Avalon (DVD, 2001) The Mists of Avalon (DVD, 2001) Paypal US $10.86 8d 13h 48m
Avalon (DVD, 2001) Avalon (DVD, 2001) Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 1d 20h 40m
Avalon (DVD, 2001) Barry Levinson BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED!!! Avalon (DVD, 2001) Barry Levinson BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED!!! Paypal US $3.90 26d 1h 39m
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