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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 (Hillary Swank, Gerard Butler) BRAND NEW DVD P.S. I Love You (Hillary Swank, Gerard Butler) BRAND NEW DVD Paypal US $6.99 2d 5h 47m

 

New in Town

Romantic comedy with Rene Zellweger
New in Town (Renee Zellweger) - DVD New/Sealed Region 4 New in Town (Renee Zellweger) - DVD New/Sealed Region 4 Paypal US $11.96 15d 34m

 

Little Man Tate

Jodie Foster's directorial debut
Little Man Tate - Jodie Foster - Dvd Little Man Tate - Jodie Foster - Dvd Paypal US $10.00 29d 3h 38m

 

Hope Floats

Another great chick flick starring Sandra Bullock
HOPE FLOATS New Sealed DVD Sandra Bullock HOPE FLOATS New Sealed DVD Sandra Bullock Paypal US $5.47 18d 8h 13m

 

Copycat

Harry Connick Jr. plays a psycho!
COPYCAT (1995) Sigourney Weaver Holly Hunter Dermot Mulroney Harry Connick Jr. COPYCAT (1995) Sigourney Weaver Holly Hunter Dermot Mulroney Harry Connick Jr. Paypal US $7.95 7d 6h 35m

 

Excess Baggage

Funny, quirky older movie starring Alicia Silverstone from Clueless fame.
Lords Of Dogtown/Excess Baggage/Motorama/Running With Scissors DVD Lords Of Dogtown/Excess Baggage/Motorama/Running With Scissors DVD Paypal US $3.44 25d 6h 31m

 

Memphis Belle

The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe
Memphis Belle (2009) - New - Digital Video Disc (Dvd) Memphis Belle (2009) - New - Digital Video Disc (Dvd) Paypal US $3.80 5d 3h 27m

 

Independence Day

The aliens are coming!
Independence day (vhs) used Independence day (vhs) used Paypal US $2.50 4h 18m

 

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.
Body Heat (DVD 2006 Deluxe Edition) William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Mickey Rourke Body Heat (DVD 2006 Deluxe Edition) William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Mickey Rourke Paypal US $13.00 51m

 

 

 

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Did You Hear About The Morgans? DVD

May 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Did You Hear About the Morgans? was about as predictable as they come.  After seeing the trailer showing a married couple witnessing a murder that requires them to enter the witness protection program, I pretty much felt like I had seen the movie.  Well, I did spring for this at the local dollar theater, because I knew it would be funny, regardless.  It was.

Hugh Grant is funny in his normal understated way.  His wife and him are separated and he wants her back.  His wife seems to still love him, but is not sure she can live with him.  Entering the witness protection program and being sent to the middle-of-nowhere, Wyoming gives them time to try and patch things up.

Sam Elliot and Mary Steenburgen play the husband and wife team who protect the Morgans from the bad guys, the bears, and each other.  All in all, it was one of those movies that was not hysterical, but really had us smiling and laughing much of the time.  I don't think I will spoil things to tell you that there is a happy ending.

Did You Hear About the Morgans? is more a fish-out-of-water tale, than a murder mystery so don't get too worked up about the witness protection sub-plot. It was an interesting way to get the separated Morgans to spend a little time together . . .

Note to self: If I witness a murder, immediately dye my hair, lose 50 pounds, and start wearing tons of make-up.  The killer will never recognize me.
Did You Hear About the Morgans? Hugh Grant Comedy DVD Quick Ship Movies Did You Hear About the Morgans? Hugh Grant Comedy DVD Quick Ship Movies Paypal US $7.89 6d 11h 19m
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Baby Boom DVD Diane Keaton

September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Diane Keaton stars in this very sweet and funny movie about a high powered career woman who inherits a baby.  Yes, she was dreaming of a big wad of cash, an estate home, family heirloom. . . but when she went to the airport to pick up her inheritance after the death of a relative she barely remembers, she is quite shocked to find her inheritance is none other than her cousin's baby girl.

J.C. Wiatt thinks she has it all together.  She is beautiful, talented, and on her way to the top of the career ladder.  She has no plans for a baby, but she does get attached to the idea of keeping adorable Elizabeth, and thinks she can keep working her busy schedule and not miss a beat.  She even assures her boss that this will not affect her work.  Of course, as any mom knows, this is impossible to do without help, support, or 24 hour daycare.

She tries to do it all and ends up having to choose between her career or Elizabeth.  I know the DVD gives away most of the plot anyway, so I will tell you that there are many surprises in store as J.C. buys an old farm to settle down on has some hysterical situations dealing with her money pit.  But being a business woman and entrepreneur at heart, J.C. is able to turn everything around and be a mom to her inherited baby and still rise to the top in business. And she even finds love again.
Baby Boom (Diane Keaton Harold Ramis) New DVD Region 4 Baby Boom (Diane Keaton Harold Ramis) New DVD Region 4 Paypal US $19.10 22d 19h 11m
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Finding Neverland DVD James M. Barrie

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is the magical tale of one of the greatest storytellers in history, and the people in his life who inspired his masterwork, Peter Pan!

The film Neverland stars Johnnie Depp as the well-known playwright, and Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman, and Julie Christie star as the important people in his life.

When James M. Barrie is coming off from having his latest play flop, he has many people doubting his future. By chance he meets a young widow played by Winslet, and her four adventurous boys. As their friendship grows, Barrie's imagination is ignited, and he is able to go on to produce his greatest work, Peter Pan!

The film stays true, keeping the relationship between Barrie and Sylvia platonic, even though real life accounts state that Sylvia's husband was still alive when the events in the story take place.   Also, Barrie was a very successful playwright before the classic play Peter Pan! or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up was ever produced.  As in many movies based on real life, directors and screenwriters often take liberties to make a story flow, cut down on characters, present a lifetime in 2 hours. . .

The winner of many prestigious awards, including “The Best Family Film of the Year,” by The Critic's Choice Awards, Finding Neverland has been hailed as one of the best films of the year it was released, 2004.

"Glorious Entertainment!" - Rolling Stone
FINDING NEVERLAND [BLU-RAY NEW] FINDING NEVERLAND [BLU-RAY NEW] Paypal US $7.99 26d 3h 12m
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Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD

August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Confessions of a Shopaholic stars Isla Fisher as a recent graduate who dreams of a job writing about high fashion for a top magazine in New York.  The shopaholic with a love affair with her credit cards ends up landing a job writing a personal finance column.  Her column, The Green Scarf Girl, becomes a big hit, even though her personal finances are are a disaster.

Becky Bloomwood falls for her boss, Hugh Dancy, and ends up creating some hilarious situations as she tries to keep her boss in the dark about her personal financial crisis, while her personal finance column becomes the hit of the magazine industry.

Confessions of a Shopaholic is an adorable feel-good romantic comedy that will have you laughing out loud as Becky deals with creditors hounding her, canceled credit cards, a cute new boss, and her rising star status as the writer of the popular new hip personal finance column, The Green Scarf Girl.

The movie has a great cast of comedic actors including:

  • Joan Cusack
  • John Goodman
  • Lynn Redgrave
  • John Lithgow
  • Kristen Scott Thomas

The movie is based on the book by Sophi Kinsella, and I have heard that the book and movie are very different, so don't watch this expecting it to be the same story.  I can't think of many movies that follow the book closely anyway, so just buy the Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD to see a very funny, sweet romantic comedy, that is pretty clean too.
Confessions of a Shopaholic [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray New] Confessions of a Shopaholic [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Blu-ray New] Paypal US $10.81 27d 3h 43m
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Sleepless In Seattle

March 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment

sleeplessSam Baldwin (TOM HANKS) is a widowed father, who, thanks to his young son becomes the guest on a radio talk show.  He is an instant hit with all the female listeners, who deluge his Seattle home with letters of comfort.  Meanwhile, inspired by Sam's story and by classic hollywood romance, writer Annie Reed (MEG RYAN) becomes convinced that it is her destiny to meet Sam.  There is only 2 problems:  Annie is engaged to someone else, and Sam doesn't know they are meant for each other.

This is a really funny and cute movie.  The acting is so good, you forget you're watching a movie.  Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are so good together, they seem like they are really in love.   It's probably more for the female audiences, but some guys might like it. ;)

~Brooke~

Starring: Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Rosie O'Donnel, and Bill Pullman

Rated PG for some for some language.  Runtime: 105 minutes.  Year: 1993
Sleepless in Seattle (DVD, 2003, 10th Anniversary Edition) Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks Sleepless in Seattle (DVD, 2003, 10th Anniversary Edition) Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks Paypal US $11.75 1h 6m
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