Performance of the Day

Actor: EMILY WATSON

Film: "Hilary and Jackie"

Character: Jackie

Year: 1999

Emily Watson gave a powerhouse performance in the true story of concert cellist, Jacqueline du Pre. The story centers around two sisters (Watson and Rachel Griffiths) who are musically gifted; Jackie on cello and her sister Hilary on the flute. Jacqueline develops MS and is forced to stop performing. It's a touching and deep performance and Watson (who was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar) delivered.

13 Best Wedding-Themed Films

5) MURIEL'S WEDDING

Director: P.J. Hogan

Actors: Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths,

Bill Hunter, Sophie Lee, Daniel Lapaine

Year: 1994

When you live in a town called Porpoise Spit, it's hard to imagine much of anything. The only thing Muriel really wants out of life is to get married. So she runs away to Sydney (Australia) in hopes of finding that one perfect man. Toni Collette (in a role that required she gain 40 pounds) is awesomely goofy is a movie that made her famous.

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13 Best Wedding-Themed Films

4) MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING

Director: P.J. Hogan

Actors: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz,

Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, Rachel Griffiths,

M. Emmett Walsh, Christopher Masteron

Year: 1997

With "Steel Magnolias", "Runaway Bride", and "My Best Friend's Wedding", Julia Roberts has the wedding-movie market cornered. In this gem, Jules (Roberts) attends the wedding of her best friend, Michael, with the sole intention of breaking the happy couple up. Look for a pre-annoying Cameron Diaz as the bride-to-be. Also British-born Rupert Everett practically steals the show as Jules gay friend, George.

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