25 Best Christmas Films

23) THE PREACHER'S WIFE

Director: Penny Marshall

Actors: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, 

Courtney B. Vance, Justin Pierre Edmund, Gregory Hines, 

Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Lionel Richie

Year: 1996

The remake of the 1947 film, "The Bishop's Wife", will definitely make you smile. An angel (Washington) comes down to earth to help a preacher (Vance) with his dwindling congregation and troubled marriage to the choir director (Houston). If the superb cast doesn't make you wanna see it (especially a gorgeous Denzel), try it for the stellar soundtrack (courtesy of the divine Ms. Houston) that features the beautiful song, 'Who Would Imagine a King'.

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Performance of the Day

Actor: MADONNA

Film: "A League of Their Own"

Character: Mae

Year: 1992

Madonna's performance in 1992's "A League of Their Own" is really good (which is rare for the megastar). Madonna took on the role of Mae, a former dance hall girl, who gets a place on one of four women's baseball teams during WWII. Madonna is witty, funny, and surprisingly comfortable in this part.

**Apparently, Madonna hated making this film. Check out the letter (scroll down) she wrote to a friend while on set. It sure looked like she was having fun.

"Dear Steven

For some reason I thought you were angry with me – because I finked out as a judge at the “Love Ball”? Because I’m still nice to Herb Ritts?? Because my hair is the wrong color? I hope you will forgive me for all of the above. Because I cannot suffer any more than I have in the past month learning how to play baseball with a bunch of girls (yuk) in Chicago (double yuk) I have a tan, I am dirty all day and I hardly ever wear make-up. Penny Marshall is Lavern – Geena Davis is a Barbie doll and when God decided where the beautiful men were going to live in the world, he did not choose Chicago. I have made a few friends but they are athletes, not actresses. I hate actresses, they have nothing on the house of extravaganza. I wish I could come to N.Y and visit. Are you having a good Summer? Saw the piece in the N.Y Times Magazine. Great!! – I would love to do this book thing with you so lets talk soon.

THANKS ALOT STEVEN!!

Love Dita"

22 Best Dance Scenes

Film: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

Director: Penny Marshall

Actors: Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Madonna,

Rosie O'Donnell, Garry Marshall, Jon Lovitz, David Strathairn,

Bill Pullman, Tracy Reiner, Ann Cusack, Bitty Schram

Year: 1992

Perhaps not what you'd expect when thinking of a dance sequence, but Madonna got to show off her swing in this great film. Especially loving Rosie!!!

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