This is a wonderful topic, thanks Git.
Gave this a lot of thought. I grew up on the Disney movies above, ended up representing Buena Vista (the theatrical distribution arm of Disney), and had the honor of working with and still am in touch with Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Sid Bass (the Bass family sold Walt the property in Florida in exchange for a big percentage of the company). Must shout out what is still one of my favorite films, Mary Poppins
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The first big film that hooked me later was David Geffen's (lots don't remember that) RISKY BUSINESS in 1983. Tom Mapother (Cruise's real last name, he's Thomas Cruise Mapother IV) played Lacrosse against my high school and I immediately idolized him after this film (and still do). Got to work with Tom on a few films including The Last Samurai, he's intense and has always been incredibly kind to me.
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Decided I HAD to work in TV after watching NETWORK (and still think it's one of the most brilliant films of all time). In 1976, they frighteningly predicted Fox News and the RW networks.
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For inspiration, we watch FIELD OF DREAMS every New Year's Day, it's been a tradition for many years. Something new moves me every time I watch it. I know it's odd but that's me. It inspires me to have a fulfilling year.
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Gosh, there are so many more for so many reasons... but those are a few at the very top of my list.