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The Dog's Ear Top Movie Picks

Butts Giraud's favourite ongoing Movie Picks. Not too violent / Easy read / Romantic / Comedy / History- Drama / Foreign Films / Action ... More to come as we review them.

Have you ever gone to a video store and wandered around aimlessly trying to pick out a great movie? Well join the club! And that's my reason for making this list of our favourite movies. Not that we all share the same taste, but I was sick and tired of looking through hundreds of titles and coming up short. What a waste of time! The movies Peggy and I have picked have been reviewed and rated on a top scale of 10.... nothing in our picks are below 7.5. We sincerely hope you enjoy our ongoing list.... as we have had great feedback from our friends and family, thanking us for many hours of DVD/ Video enjoyment. If you have any suggestions please email me at info.dogsear.com

  1. Paper Clips 2004 / 8 "Not a fancy movie, but straightforward and genuine."
  2. Notes on a Scandal 2006 / 8 "A riveting and disturbing sandal."
  3. Freedom Writers 2007 8 "A moving story."
  4. On a Clear Day 2006/ 7.5 "The journey to get there is worth it. A nice movie."
  5. My Brother 2007 / 7 "Low budget…but worth watching the dynamics of two brothers fighting for survival."
  6. Dreamgirls 2006 / 8 "Musical energy. A Broadway musical on the Big Screen."
  7. The Last King Of Scotland 2006 / 9 "Amin’s story is dark, wonderfully played by Whitaker."
  8. Hard Candy 2005 7.5 “Not for everyone…an effective film.” Decide for yourself?
  9. The Prize winner of defiance, Ohio 2005 / 7.5 “A spirited comic Drama.”
  10. The Girl in the Café 2005 / 8 “Powerful and moving.”
  11. The Rocket Maurice Richard 2005 / 8 “A symbol of determination by one of the greatest hockey players ever.”
  12. North Country 2005 / 7.5 "Slow starting but a powerful movie."
  13. Syriana 2005 / 8 "Complex and intriguing."
  14. A Prairie Home Companion 2005 / 7.5 "A nice film."
  15. Last Holiday 2006 / 8 "A sweet film"
  16. The Family Stone 2006 / 7.5 "Starts slowly, but finishes with a powerful message. "
  17. Sophie Scholl 2006 / 8 "A moving movie" subtitles
  18. The Prize Winner "Defiance of Ohio 2005 " 7.5 "An Intelligent film."
  19. United 93/2006 8 " A grim reality of 911."
  20. Who Killed the Electric car/ 2006 8 "A necessary Document."
  21. Thank you for Smoking/ 2006 7.5 "A smart and funny film."
  22. The Greatest game ever played/2005 7.5 "Great movie but the book is fantastic! "
  23. Munich 2005 / 8 "Very well done. History is still repeating itself?"
  24. Match Point 2005 / 8 "A very entertaining film."
  25. Red Eye 2005 / 8 "Action packed."
  26. Tristan and Isolde 2005 "A good love store with some history thrown in."
  27. Glory Road 2006 / 7.5 "A good sports movie about racial equality 1965 era."
  28. Failure to Launch 2006 / 7.5 "A fun….cute movie!"
  29. The Last Samurai 2003 / 7.5 "A good action film."
  30. Derailed 2005 / 7.5 "A thriller at best, violent, worth $5 rental!"
  31. Dreamer/2005 8 "This is a wonderful film. Fanning & Russell are terrific! "
  32. The Thing About My Folks 2005 / 8 "A gentle reminder of family and love."
  33. Everything Is Illuminated 2005 / 7.5 "Sentimental and thought- provoking."
  34. Chrystal 2005 / 7.5 " little dark…oddly well done."
  35. Capote 2005 / 7.5 "Agonizing movie…brilliant in spots."
  36. Pride and Prejudice 2005 / 8"A love classic for the over 50 crowd."
  37. Gospel 2005 / 8 "There is no perfect Church, But there is a perfect God. Wonderful Gospel music that will touch your soul."
  38. Water 2005 / 8 Foreign sub-title/ "Very interesting."
  39. Downfall 2005 / 7.5 "Foreign sub-titles/History Lesson."
  40. Elizabethtown 2005 / 7.5 "A sweet movie."
  41. History of Violence 2005 / 8 "Violent; not for everyone…but well done."
  42. Walk the Line 2005 / 8 "Entertainment & Drama-Johnny Cash & June Carter."
  43. Live from Baghdad 2005 / 7.5 "Good documentary."
  44. Just like Heaven 2005 / 7.5 "Corny, sweet and funny."
  45. Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride 2005 / 7.5 "Charming / Animation."
  46. March Of The Penguins 2005 / 8.5
  47. Mad Hot Balloon 2005 / 8
  48. Cinderella Man 2005 / 10
  49. Wedding Crashers/ 2005 / 8
  50. Chronicles Of Narnia 2005 / 8
  51. Ladies And Lavender 2005 / 7.5
  52. A Date With Drew 2005 / 8 "Different but very good."
  53. The Constant Gardner 2005/8 "Needs Full Attention."
  54. Red Eye 2005 / 8
  55. Hustle And Flow 2005 / 7.5 "Different but well done."
  56. Wilbur 2005 / 8 "Different but well done."
  57. The Beautiful Country 2005/ 8
  58. Lord Of War 2005/8 "Violent in spots, but worth watching."
  59. Junebug 2005/7.5
  60. Two For The Money 2005/ 7.5 "Pacino is great as usual."
  61. In her shoes 2005/ 8
  62. The Aviator 2005/8
  63. The Jacket 2005/ 8
  64. The House Of D 2005/8
  65. The Interpreter 2005/8
  66. The House Of Sand And Fog/8
  67. Crash 2005/8
  68. Bat Man Begins 2005/8.5
  69. North Country 2005/7.5
  70. Beyond The Sea 2004/8 "Everyone should know the story of Bobby Darin."
  71. The Notebook 2004/8.5 "The critics are dead wrong."
  72. The Story Of A Weeping Camel 2004/7.5 "Different but good."
  73. The Passion Of The Christ 2004/ 9 "History/violent."
  74. Sideways 2004/8 "Very well done but not for everyone."
  75. Before Sunset 2004/ 8 "Very different/Great dialogue."
  76. Return to me 2000/ 7.5 "Heartwarming."
  77. Meet Joe Black 1998/8 "Interesting. Makes one think of life’s immortality."
  78. Speed 1994/8 "Action stunts & special effects...good story line."
  79. Far From Heaven 2002/ 9
  80. Seducing Dr. Lewis 2004/ 8
  81. Harry Potter 2001/8
  82. Lord Of The Rings 2001/ 8
  83. Sweet Home Alabama 2002/ 8
  84. Internal Affairs 1990/ 7.5
  85. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2002 /9
  86. The Good Girl 2002/ 7.5
  87. American Beauty 1999/ 7.5
  88. About A Boy 2002/ 7.5
  89. The Last Kiss 2002/ 8
  90. Seducing Dr. Lewis 2004/ 8
  91. A Man Who Would Be King 1975/ 9
  92. Collateral 2004/9
  93. Manchurian Candidate 2004/8
  94. Bourne Identity 2002/ 9
  95. Bourne Supremacy 2003/9
  96. Danny Deck Chair 2004/ 8
  97. Tuesdays With Morrie 1999/10
  98. Life As A House 2001/ 9
  99. Big Fish 2003/ 9
  100. Calendar Girls 2003 /9
  101. Au Chocolate /9
  102. Waking Ned Devine 1998/ 8
  103. Troy 2004/ 8
  104. The Village 2004/ 8
  105. The Incredibles 2004/ 9
  106. Friday Night Lights 2994/ 8
  107. Pirates Of The Caribbean 2003/ 8
  108. Snow Walker 2003 /7.5 "Different."
  109. The Note Book/8
  110. Wimbledon 2004/ 7.5
  111. Love Actually 2003/ 8
  112. Truth About Charlie 2002/ 8
  113. Lemony Snickets 2004/ 7.5
  114. The Polar Express 2004/ 8
  115. Catch Me If You Can 2002/ 9
  116. Ray 2004/ 9
  117. Mean Creek 2004 / 7.5
  118. Shall We Dance 2004/7.5
  119. Mystic River 2004/ 8
  120. Amelie/ 7.5 Foreign
  121. Amistad 1997/ 8
  122. Cider House Rules 1999 /8
  123. The Four Feathers 2002 /8.5
  124. Whale Rider 2003/ 8.5
  125. Bend It Like Beckham 2003/ 8
  126. Swimming Pool 2003/ 7.5
  127. The Pianist 2003/ 9
  128. 28 Days Later 2003/ 7.5
  129. One Hour Photo 2003 /7.5
  130. Spider Man 1 2002 / 8
  131. About Schmidt 2002/ 8
  132. Erin Brockovitch 2000/ 8
  133. Phone Booth 2003/ 8
  134. A Beautiful Mind 2001 /8.5
  135. Step Mom /9
  136. Banger Sisters 2002/ 9
  137. Life Is Beautiful 1998/ 10
  138. The Quiet American 2004 /7.5
  139. Finding Neverland 2004/ 9
  140. House Of Sand And Fog 2003/ 8
  141. Spiderman 2 2004/ 8
  142. Swimming Pool/ 7.5
  143. Finding Forrester 2000/ 8
  144. Real Women Have Curves 2002/ 7.5
  145. The Rookie 2002 /8
  146. Return To Paradise 1998/ 8.5
  147. You’ve Got Mail 1998/ 7.5
  148. The Full Monty 1997/ 8.5
  149. The Apostle 1997/ 8.5
  150. As Good As It Gets 1997/ 8.5
  151. The Castle 1997/ 8
  152. A Fish Called Wanda 1988/ 8
  153. Remember The Titans 2000/8
  154. Space Cowboys 2000/ 8
  155. Thirteen Days 2000/ 8
  156. Castaway 2000/ 8.5
  157. High Fidelity 2000/ 7.5
  158. Message In A Bottle 1999/ 8
  159. Seabiscuit 2003/ 8
  160. The Italian Job 2003/ 8
  161. Gladiator 2000/ 8
  162. Monsoon Wedding 2002/ 8.5
  163. Forrest Gump 1994/ 9
  164. Dead Man Walking 1995/ 9
  165. Green Mile 1999/ 9
  166. Secrets And Lies/1996/ 8
  167. Vera Drake 2004/8
  168. The Day After Tomorrow 2004/ 7.5
  169. Hidalgo 2004/ 8
  170. The Corporation 2004/ Documentary/ 8
  171. Gangs Of New York 2002/ 8 "Quite violent but good."
  172. The Count Of Monte Cristo 2002/ 8
  173. Proof of Life 2000/7.5 "Action-Drama."
  174. Second Hand Lions/8
  175. American History X 1998/8 "Quite violent but good."
  176. Second Hand Lion 2003/7.5
  177. Hurricane Carter 1999/8.5
  178. Hotel Rwanda 2004/8.5
  179. The Woodsman 2004/ 8
  180. A Simple Plan 1998/ 8
  181. The Spanish Prisoner 1998/ 8
  182. The Last Kiss 2002/ 8
  183. Love Song For Bobby Long 2004 /8
  184. Changing Lanes/ 8
  185. Big Country???
  186. Changing Lanes 2002/8.5
  187. In The Bedroom 2001/8
  188. Millions 2005/8.5
  189. Million Dollar Baby 2005/8.5
  190. The Man Without A Past 2002/8 (Foreign)
  191. Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants/8
  192. Cold Mountain 2004/8