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A Taxi Driver Page

http://pilot.msu.edu/user/svoboda1/taxi_driver/

Even if this movie didn't have Robert DeNiro or Jodie Foster in one of her first roles, it would still be great—hard to imagine, but great. Be sure to check out the counter at the bottom of the first page.

Bound

http://www.polygram.com/PFE/bound/bound-home.html

Like the film, a first-time effort for directors Larry and Andy Wachowski, this site is enticing, dark, and a bit mysterious. They provide a lot of quotes to explain the thoughts behind the film, and plenty of stills and clips. A link on the page leads to OUT.com (an interesting site on its own). Not for kids.

Dead Man Walking

http://www.reellife.com/PFE/dead/dead-homepage.html

Find out more about stars Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, the real-life events that inspired the movie, or what went on behind the scenes at this site for the film nominated for four Academy Awards.

Evita

http://www.evita-themovie.com/

This film was a long time in coming from Broadway to Hollywood, but well worth the wait. Now that you've seen Madonna's impression of Eva Peron, hop over to this site. Before you click the Enter‚ link at the home page, wait to see all the Evita photos displayed in turn above the link. Then check out the other links to cast information, soundtrack, and more.

Ghosts of Mississippi

http://ghosts.msn.com/index.htm

If you're a history buff, or just interested in the past and current state of civil rights, check out the contest at this site. Study guides and a civil rights timeline add to the background info for this moving and dramatic film. Naturally, the site includes info on the history of this infamous murder, the trial, the cast of the film, and more.

The Godfather Trilogy

http://www.exit109.com/~jgeoff/godfathr.html

Focuses on The Godfather trilogy. Find out everything imaginable about this famous trio of films. This award-winning site includes pointers to each film, a trivia challenge, soundtrack and dialogue WAVs, stills from the film, and contest information.

Goodfellas

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~geordyg/goodfell.html

This site is still heavily under construction, but you can at least download sound bites and pictures of other great Scorsese films.

Hackers

http://www.mgmua.com/hackers/index.html

Even if you're not a hacker, the site promises that you'll still enjoy this movie (real hackers will enjoy the message it claims). Play the hacking game at the site, read letters from hackers, and link to related sites.

Hoop Dreams

http://www.well.com/user/srhodes/hoopdreams.html

While not very graphical, this unofficial page is full of links to seemingly every article written about this great documentary.

Il Postino (The Postman)

http://www.cecchigori.com/cinema/postino/home.htm

Visit the site for this Academy Award-nominated picture, and get a glimpse of what's in store for you when you get a chance to see this great film.

In the Name of the Father

http://www.fsu.umd.edu/students/dhiggins/movies.htm

Look here for sound bites from the film starring Daniel Day Lewis, conveying the tale of the Conlon family.

Jane Eyre

http://www.alliance.ca/theatre/movies/eyre.html

With a stellar cast and Charlotte Bronte's classic work holding it up, this movie holds great promise. Read about the actors and the story itself at this page.

Leaving Las Vegas

http://www.mgmua.com/vegas/index.html

This is the dark film for which Nicolas Cage won Best Actor honors. Be sure to explore Cage, Elisabeth Shue, and others involved in the making of this deeply disturbing movie at their Web site.

Michael Collins

http://www.michaelcollins.com/

QuickTime and Clear Video sound clips from the actors help you get the feeling of what it was like working on this film. Plenty of biographies; click the Casting a Legend link to see how Liam Neeson was chosen for the lead. If you have an interest in the Emerald Isle, be sure to read the sections on shooting on location in Ireland and on some of the locations used in the film.

Othello

http://othello.guide.com/

Read up on interviews with the filmmakers, preview the CD-ROM, and get a chance to learn more about Shakespeare, his other plays, and festivals around the country.

The People vs. Larry Flynt

http://www.spe.sony.com/Pictures/SonyMovies/features/larryflynt.html

Wherever you stood when this case came to trial (and even if you weren't born yet), this film will make you think about free speech, pornography, the Supreme Court, and, of course, Larry Flynt. At the Web site, read the background information, click to see what the First Amendment really says, and review five actual "free speech" cases. Then make your own decision about the film, about the issues, and, of course, about Larry Flynt.

Quiz Show

http://cybermart.com/sundance/movies.html

Because this film is so intricately tied to the Sundance Film Festival, you can view clips from the film and from the Sundance Institute at the site.

Reservoir Dogs

http://www.miramax.com/dlpages/reservdl.html

Here's the place to come to download stills and clips from the film that put Quentin Tarantino on the map.

Scarface

http://www.exit109.com/~jgeoff/scarface/

It would be silly to say anything disparaging about this site, wouldn't it? There's no need to, though. Lots of links for buffs and people who wouldn't know Tony Montana from a hole in the ground—their mistake.

Shine

http://www.flf.com/shine/

Shocked and unShocked versions of this site are available. If you're a music lover and have relatively speedy equipment (and Shockwave), try the Shocked site. You can take the Rachmaninoff challenge and try to click the right keys on the keyboard (in the right order, of course). Plenty of other interesting stuff to enjoy from this award-winning film.

Sleepers

http://www.sleepers.com/

Visit this site for clips, images, filmmaker details, and info on more than just the headliners, in a dark and brooding format that fits the tone of this film.

Surviving Picasso

http://www.movies.warnerbros.com/picasso/

Wondering about the history behind the story? Come to this site to get the scoop on Pablo and Francoise, as well as plenty of juicy details about the making of the film, costumes, cast, and, of course, links to other Picasso-related sites.

The Usual Suspects

http://www.hollywood.com/movies/usual/bsusual.html

Were you startled by the ending, or did you see it coming? In either case, you'll find the items of interest on this page handy for reviewing why you liked the film. Clips, sounds, trailers, interactive activities, and more.