Sunday, June 17, 2012

Dear Dad!

It's Dad’s Day!!!!

MOVIE: Five Father’s Day Faves!

Yes it’s Father’s Day and time to celebrate DAD!!!! Here are my 5 picks that lift up the courage, tenacity, the love and even the protectiveness of Fatherhood. In no particular order…..

  1. “I Am Sam”- A mentally challenged man embarks upon a journey to provide for his daughter in spite of several challenges. Sean Penn DELIVERS in his role as Sam with great support from Dakota Fanning and Michelle Pheiffer. Yes it tugs at your heart strings but it does so authentically and reminds us that it takes a village.
  2. “The Pursuit of Happyness”- A single Dad does what he has to do to take care of his son and strives for a better life in the process. Father/son team Will and Jaden Smith are fantastic and you forget that they are the superstars that they have become.
  3. “Remember the Titans”/ “Gridiron Gang”- Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!! Not only do these two movies have sports action but in both of them there are compelling stories of men who are “Fathers” to boys who have not had good examples…. And hey, Denzel and Dwayne are not hard on the eyes ;0).
  4. “Man on Fire”- Denzel and Dakota…. Again. Yep! Gotta love the action sequences but there is also a tenderness between Denzel (Creasy) and Dakota (Pita) that is touching. Once again, a flawed man who steps up and touches the heart of a child (and vice versa) and has to protect her from evil.
  5. “The Last House on the Left”(2009)- What?! I thought that was a horror movie? It is!!!! However…. It asks and answers the question, How far would you go to protect your daughter? And the last scene is worth it.

Hope you enjoy and Happy Father’s Day!


MUNCHIES:  
Take Dad out to his restaurant of choice or better yet…. Cook his favorite dish (even if it’s simply a dessert). Find out what HE likes and honor him with it.

Get Cooking and Keep Watching,
Cecily