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1.Finnegan Begin Again starring: Mary Tyler Moore, Robert Preston, Sam Waterston, Sylvia Sidney, David Huddleston directed by: Joan Micklin Silver October 24, 1989
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I bought this a couple of years ago but never had the chance to watch it. I am glad I did. I believe the characters, I believe the story. Then again, when it is two superb craftsmen as Mary Tyler Moore and Robert Preston, it is quite easy. Incredible nuance in both of their performances, never a false note. And Sam Waterston is a hoot!!! My wife and I are Law & Order addicts and to see him in this role was hysterical.

2.How to be a Perfect Person in Just 3 Days starring: Wallace Shawn, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Hermione Gingold, Sarah Boyd, Kate McGregor-Stewart directed by: Joan Micklin Silver November 21, 2000
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This movie needs more publicity than it currently has. It has gotten to the point where people need to see it for its outstanding performances by Ilan Mitchell-Smith {Milo Crinkley} and Wallace Shawn. The movie starts off as a young boy named Milo Crinkley has a knack for getting into mishaps until he meets a "wizard" to help him on the road to perfection. He is to perform three tasks on three consecutive days. At the end of the third day, after winning the kite contest, he is let down with a knowledge that perfection isn't what Milo had in mind. And hey, this movie is "Perfect" for someone who wants to see how perfection gets in touch with reality, kind of like me. This movie NEEDS TO BE OUT ON DVD ASAP!!!

3.Finnegan Begin Again starring: Mary Tyler Moore, Robert Preston, Sam Waterston, Sylvia Sidney, David Huddleston directed by: Joan Micklin Silver August 07, 2001
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $53.99
I bought this a couple of years ago but never had the chance to watch it. I am glad I did. I believe the characters, I believe the story. Then again, when it is two superb craftsmen as Mary Tyler Moore and Robert Preston, it is quite easy. Incredible nuance in both of their performances, never a false note. And Sam Waterston is a hoot!!! My wife and I are Law & Order addicts and to see him in this role was hysterical.

4.Head Over Heels (aka Chilly Scenes of Winter) starring: John Heard, Mary Beth Hurt, Peter Riegert, Kenneth McMillan, Gloria Grahame directed by: Joan Micklin Silver January 27, 1993
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Maybe it's just my age (baby boomer), but this edgy romantic comedy from 1979 has such wit and charm, it has always had a very special place in my heart. John Heard plays a somewhat lost, slightly wounded romantic, and Mary Beth Hurt is the perfect companion he meets while she's separated from the husband she never should have married. They are brought to life from Ann Beattie's novel with such commitment, it's a joy. The secondary characters, every single one, are all such a treat as well. The late Ken McMillan and Gloria Grahame, Peter Riegert when he was just starting out, they're all wonderful. Find a copy of this movie and enjoy!

5.Crossing Delancey starring: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé, Sylvia Miles directed by: Joan Micklin Silver September 14, 1998
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This movie is one of my "feel good" movies. As many times as I have seen it, I wanted to be able to watch it whenever I wanted to rather than waiting to see it on tv. I like the characters, especially the grandmother. What makes it especially nice, too, is how easy it is to order on Amazon.com; however, I have a suggestion. I can not always get information, like a synopsis of a movie or book, before I make my purchase. All in all, this was one purchase that I know I will always enjoy.

6.Between the Lines (1985) starring: John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry, Bruno Kirby directed by: Joan Micklin Silver 1985
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This movie is one of my "feel good" movies. As many times as I have seen it, I wanted to be able to watch it whenever I wanted to rather than waiting to see it on tv. I like the characters, especially the grandmother. What makes it especially nice, too, is how easy it is to order on Amazon.com; however, I have a suggestion. I can not always get information, like a synopsis of a movie or book, before I make my purchase. All in all, this was one purchase that I know I will always enjoy.

7.Hester Street starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Anna Berger, Ed Crowley directed by: Joan Micklin Silver November 16, 1999
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This film deserves five stars for a few reasons. As long as you take it for what it is -- an engaging story, quite non-Hollywood, made on a small budget -- it provides many pleasant surprises. Two scenes were particularly memorable to me, one involving a marriage proposal and the other a religious divorce ceremony. Each was understated, yet every word and gesture was laden with meaning, in an almost Jane Austen manner. But what really stood out to me is the way the film defies the usual cliches. This film compares favorably, for example, to The Chosen, which is another film about the interplay of Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews. In The Chosen, all the good lines and good decisions in the movie lie on the side of modernity. In Hester Street, tradition and Orthodoxy receive their due, and ... Read More

8.Prison Stories:Women on the Inside starring: Ken Butler, Rae Dawn Chong, Lolita Davidovich, Silvana Gallardo, Francesca Roberts directed by: Donna Deitch, Joan Micklin Silver, Penelope Spheeris July 11, 1991
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $2.55
This film deserves five stars for a few reasons. As long as you take it for what it is -- an engaging story, quite non-Hollywood, made on a small budget -- it provides many pleasant surprises. Two scenes were particularly memorable to me, one involving a marriage proposal and the other a religious divorce ceremony. Each was understated, yet every word and gesture was laden with meaning, in an almost Jane Austen manner. But what really stood out to me is the way the film defies the usual cliches. This film compares favorably, for example, to The Chosen, which is another film about the interplay of Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews. In The Chosen, all the good lines and good decisions in the movie lie on the side of modernity. In Hester Street, tradition and Orthodoxy receive their due, and ... Read More

9.Big Girls Don't Cry starring: Griffin Dunne, Dan Futterman, Patricia Kalember, Jenny Lewis, Ben Savage directed by: Joan Micklin Silver October 08, 1996
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I may have been a couple of years younger than Hilary Wolf when this film came out. I grew up watching it and it is still one of my favorite movies ever. Not only does the story hit home, it also had great selections of song choices that were heartfelt. I can't find any of the songs or anything about the artists, which sucks because there are a few that really touch me and bring tears to my eyes. They have the flavor of Shannon Noll and I love that guy. So if anyone has any heads up on where I can possibly find songs from this movie, just let me know. I'd much oblige! If you like movies like this, then you will love Dreamkeeper. I think every kid and adult should see that movie.

10.Bernice Bobs Her Hair starring: Shelley Duvall, Veronica Cartwright, Lane Binkley, Patrick Byrne, Dennis Christopher directed by: Joan Micklin Silver November 11, 1998
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $7.49
One of the most entertaining adaptations I know. The script is excellent, the performances perfect, the whole less-than-an-hour story is involving and funny and sad and subtle. After enjoying it for years and then watching it with my eight-year-old son whom I didn't expect to respond to such muted teenage romantic tensions, I was surprised that even he "got it" and laughed because the actors played their roles so effectively. But it's also one of the most poorly produced pieces, technically, that I know. Student-grade filming. I assume it's shot on 16mm film. The audio is muffled. It's a shame that such good acting and interacting was not served with better production.

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