Over & Over Again

I am not one for re-reading books or watching movies over and over, but there are certain films that I cannot resist if they are on when I am clicking around, and I've even been known to get one or two of these from the library during dry TV spells. Some are silly, and some are just older, so people have forgotten them for a while. I thought I'd bring back some memories and give folks ideas for something to watch on yucky Sunday afternoons now that football season is over.
Black Widow (1987, R) Stars Debra Winger, Theresa Russell
Debra Winger is a desk jockey analyzing data for the FBI when she begins to see a pattern in the deaths of wealthy men. This is her chance to enter the field and do real investigative work to catch Theresa Russell, a beautiful and cunning black widow.
Bring It On (2000, PG-13) Stars Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union
I could watch this teen flick every day, and probably quote the lines! It's cute and funny to see Torrance pulling her national champion winning squad together after they bomb at their state regionals. They face true competition for the first time from the Clovers of Compton, and learn to be themselves and have fun with their routines. Just silly, cute, fun!

Deceived (1991, PG-13) Stars Goldie Hawn, John Heard, Damon Harris
Goldie Hawn won critical acclaim for her portrayal of Adrienne, whose perfect life as wife, mother, and career woman falls apart after the death of her husband. While picking up the pieces of her life, she discovers a scheme that threatens her own life.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988, PG) stars Steve Martin, Michael Caine

Steve Martin is a crass American con man who invades suave Michael Caine's territory on the Riviera in this entertaining comedy. They decide to work together to con the American Soap Queen out of her inheritance. The setting, clothing, and jewels in this movie are wonderful!

Double Jeopardy (1999, R) stars Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd, Bruce Greenwood

Although his body is never discovered, Libby is convicted of the murder of her husband and has her young son taken from her. While in prison she makes friends and receives advice from others who know more about the law than she, so that upon being paroled to a half-way house, Libby is able to investigate the "murder" on her own. This soon turns into an adventurous tale of revenge and reuniting of Libby and her son, all the while being chased across the country by her parole officer, played by Tommy Lee Jones.
The Italian Job (2003, PG-13) Stars Mark Wahlberg, Donald Sutherland, Charlize Theron

This is a great action/thriller with a few twists and turns and lots of fun schemes to commit major robberies. I love the use of the mini Coopers to drive through a mansion and load up!

Malice (1993, R) Stars Nicole Kidman, Bill Pullman, Alec Baldwin
The twists and turns in this one keep the viewer wondering all along. Bill Pullman is Andy, a college dean, Nicole Kidman his wife, and Alec Baldwin their renter, a doctor. Things fall apart for Pullman's character as he is suspected of several rape/murders on the campus, and his wife becomes depressed and leaves him. As Andy struggles to decipher what is happening to his life, a malicious plot leaving him as collateral damage is revealed.
Now and Then (1995, PG-13) Stars Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffman
A nice coming-of-age story about 4 friends in the early 1970s during what will be their last summer of childhood. Seances, bike adventures, neighborhood games & politics, as well as a local mystery the girls want to solve, all make this a fun movie to remember our own hay days.

Uncle Buck (1989, PG) stars John Candy & Macaulay Culkin
Goofy, sloppy bachelor Uncle Buck is called to care for his nephews and niece when his brother must leave town suddenly. Very funny, of course, but also has several sweet sentimental moments as Buck actually does teach the kids some life lessons and keeps everyone alive.
Have you seen any of these? What are the movies you'll watch over and over?