There’s nothing like kicking back on the couch after a long day of cleaning and enjoying a good movie. Sometimes it’s hard to find a good one to watch on TV, though. If I’m being honest, I think there are a lot of movies out there that I could do without. What I’m looking for is something with a good plot, maybe some witty dialogue (something that makes you think, you know?), and by all means, quality acting. Fortunately, right now the Turner Classic Movies channel (TCM) is the go-to channel if you’re looking for a good movie to watch.
For 31 days, starting on February 1st, TCM is saluting the best of the best in movies by featuring Academy Award winning (and award nominated) movies all day, every day for through March 3rd. Whether you want a great musical like South Pacific or the more modern Lord of The Rings: Return of the King (which I just watched – thank you TCM!), TCM is featuring them all. To see if your favorite movie is featured, you can check out their online schedule.
There are a few great movies today, including The Maltese Falcon (at 3:30PM) and Silence of the Lambs (at 12:30AM). If you are a Jack Nicholson fan, be sure you tune in to their Jack Nicholson marathon. An interesting factoid is that he is the most nominated performer of all time. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is airing today at 10:00PM.
About TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar Festival
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is getting trivial with its annual 31 DAYS OF OSCAR® festival in February. The 2011 edition of the month-long event will feature more than 340 Academy Award®-nominated and winning movies, scheduled in trivia-inspired marathons. In addition, each night will feature a Best Picture Oscar winner at 10 p.m. (ET).
TCM host Robert Osborne, who is also the official biographer of the Academy Awards and the Academy’s red carpet greeter, will host 31 DAYS OF OSCAR, which will mark its 17th year on Turner Classic Movies. The 2011 edition will feature several high-profile films making their debuts on TCM, including three Best Picture winners: Cavalcade (1933), Amadeus (1984) and Forrest Gump (1994). The month also includes the TCM debuts of the blockbusters Pretty Woman (1990) and Thelma & Louise (1991), as well as outstanding dramas like Hugh Hudson’s Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984), Hector Babenco’s Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing (1989) and Michael Mann’s Ali (2001).
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The WiC Project TCM – 31 Days of Oscar Giveaway
The Prize:
TWO winners will receive a copy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest on DVD, starring Jack Nicholson!
To Enter:
- Leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite Jack Nicholson movie of all time?
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Celebrating 31 days of Oscar with @WiCProject and @TCM. Win a copy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest w/ Jack Nicholson! #31daysofoscar
- For ONE more bonus entry, subscribe to The WiC Project via reader or via email and/or “Like” The WiC Project on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know that you have.
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The Rules:
Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST, March 5, 2011.
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Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
debbie says
February 26, 2011 at 3:24 pmThe Shining, he was perfect in that role.
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February 26, 2011 at 3:25 pmI am a email subscriber.
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GoldenOrchard says
February 26, 2011 at 4:12 pmThe Shining-First Jack Nicholson movie I ever watched growing up He played that role really well. Very convincing
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February 26, 2011 at 4:12 pmTCM FB Fan C.j. Jennings
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February 26, 2011 at 4:13 pmWIC email subscriber
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Sadie says
February 26, 2011 at 5:03 pmI loved Jack as the Joker, in the original Batman.
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February 26, 2011 at 5:04 pmhttp:// twitter.com /OhioCatfish/status/41543981074620416
Shartmaniam says
February 26, 2011 at 5:13 pmMt favorite is One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest. I hope I win
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February 26, 2011 at 5:13 pmI subscribe via email
Anonymous says
February 26, 2011 at 6:18 pmMy favorite Nicholson film is a toss-up between “The Witches of Eastwick” and “Mars Attacks!”.
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February 26, 2011 at 6:19 pmI’m an email subscriber.
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February 26, 2011 at 10:07 pmFB name- Mckenzie White
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My favorite Jack movie is As Good As It Gets. its a different but familiar role of his, that makes me cry everytime.
bison61 says
February 26, 2011 at 10:33 pmThe Shining-loved the book and the movie
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Denise says
February 27, 2011 at 12:19 amTHE SHINING–still gives me the creeps…followed on FB and Twitter but forgot to give props to WIC
Love Robert Osborne, too–followed him even though it wasn’t required–don’t think he’s keeping his page updated
Herry123_us says
February 27, 2011 at 1:55 amAs good as it gets…All time fave.
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February 27, 2011 at 1:56 amhttp://twitter.com/#!/hminnesota/status/41677843184353280
Sweepmom says
February 27, 2011 at 12:09 pmI liked him in the Shining.
Anonymous says
February 27, 2011 at 12:59 pmThe Shining is my favorite.
Anne says
February 27, 2011 at 1:09 pmI am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of tcm
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February 27, 2011 at 1:09 pmI subscribe by email
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February 27, 2011 at 1:10 pmI tweeted
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Crystle tellerday says
February 27, 2011 at 1:36 pmi love the bucket list
Jcwga says
February 27, 2011 at 2:47 pmOne flew over the cuckoos nest!!!
Marie Leclerc says
February 27, 2011 at 2:49 pmThe Shining, by one of my fav authors (Stephen King)
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February 27, 2011 at 2:51 pmfollow on twitter
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Risanjax says
February 27, 2011 at 3:27 pmThe Shining is my favorite.
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Earl Burbridge says
February 27, 2011 at 6:07 pmBatman!
Denise B. says
February 27, 2011 at 7:24 pm“Easy Rider” is my favorite.
Denise B. says
February 27, 2011 at 7:29 pmI “Like” Turner Classic Movies on Facebook.
David Hollingsworth says
February 27, 2011 at 8:34 pmIt has to be between “Five Easy Pieces” & “Terms of Endearment”. These two films showed you that he could play a hopeless romantic just well as other characters.
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Sue Farrell says
February 27, 2011 at 10:12 pm“Chinatown” is my favorite movie that he did.
Melissa Zimmerman says
February 27, 2011 at 10:21 pmThe Shining
Anonymous says
February 27, 2011 at 10:31 pmI like Jack N in The Shining
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February 27, 2011 at 10:31 pmI joined TCM on twitter as mbm218
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February 27, 2011 at 10:32 pmI tweeted:
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Natalie U. says
February 27, 2011 at 11:06 pmI liked As Good As It Gets with Helen Hunt
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Angdj says
February 27, 2011 at 11:57 pmOne Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Nancy M says
February 28, 2011 at 12:05 amI like About Schmidt!
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February 28, 2011 at 12:06 amI follow TCM on Twitter as @madprofnancy
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February 28, 2011 at 12:09 amhttp://twitter.com/#!/MadProfNancy/status/42013221019713536
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dave says
February 28, 2011 at 2:21 amThe Shining REDRUM
angie says
February 28, 2011 at 4:55 amMy favorite is A Few Good Men.
ossmcalc says
February 28, 2011 at 6:23 amMy favorite Jack Nicholson movie of all times is The Shining.
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February 28, 2011 at 6:26 amAs ossmcalc, I follow TCM on Twitter.
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February 28, 2011 at 6:28 amI tweeted about this giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/ossmcalc/status/42108615976423425
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February 28, 2011 at 6:29 amI subscribe to The WiC Project via reader and via email and “Like” The WiC Project on Facebook.
Nicole C. says
February 28, 2011 at 2:03 pmMy favorite is The Shining.
Anonymous says
February 28, 2011 at 3:02 pmThe shining
Barry says
February 28, 2011 at 5:18 pmI have soo many of Jacks best. My best would have to be Wolf.
Heidi K. says
February 28, 2011 at 5:25 pm“A Few Good Men” is by far my fav!
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Anonymous says
March 1, 2011 at 2:44 amTerms of Endearment
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Chad K says
March 1, 2011 at 4:02 amThis is a hard one, but I’m leaning toward Chinatown.
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March 1, 2011 at 4:03 amWe follow TCM on twitter and like them on facebook!
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March 1, 2011 at 4:05 amhttp://twitter.com/#!/wepooryo/status/42435021839142912 We tweeted!
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March 1, 2011 at 4:06 amWe like the WIC project on facebook!
Erica C. says
March 1, 2011 at 4:59 pmMine is probably The Shining.
Anonymous says
March 1, 2011 at 6:28 pmi think it’s called as good as it gets..it was the one with diane keaton
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deb c says
March 2, 2011 at 11:33 amI loved him in The Shining; he gave me the creeps.
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March 2, 2011 at 11:35 amemail subscriber and like you on facebook-debbie coyle
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March 2, 2011 at 11:36 amfollow tmc on twitter-missdeb1
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Felecia says
March 3, 2011 at 2:56 amI like Goin South
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March 3, 2011 at 2:56 amemail subscriber
michelle says
March 3, 2011 at 4:38 amThe Departed. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Anonymous says
March 4, 2011 at 12:04 amthe shining
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Daniel M says
March 4, 2011 at 1:08 amthe witches of eastwick
Anonymous says
March 4, 2011 at 2:32 amThe Witches of Eastwick. Thank you for the chance to win.
Hotsnotty2 says
March 4, 2011 at 4:08 pmI LOVE the Shining, amazing movie, thanks!
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Jason says
March 4, 2011 at 10:29 pmMy favorite jack movie was the original Batman! He was a great Joker
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daniel thornton says
March 4, 2011 at 10:56 pmMy favorite is the first bat man movie. He was great as the Joker
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theyyyguy says
March 5, 2011 at 12:11 am“Terms of Endearment”!
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Sarah t says
March 5, 2011 at 1:21 ameasy rider is my favorite
Slostrem says
March 5, 2011 at 2:31 amChinatown.
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Kate says
March 5, 2011 at 6:45 amI liked him in the shining a lot!
Emeri49 says
March 5, 2011 at 5:44 pmOh I just loved him in The Witches of Eastwick. Great movie!
Erin Cook says
March 5, 2011 at 7:12 pmI like As Good As it Gets he does a really good job acting like an OCD person
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March 5, 2011 at 7:19 pmI follow TCM on twitter @cooks1978
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Diane Baum says
March 5, 2011 at 8:53 pmI loved him in the Shining
James Coyne says
March 5, 2011 at 4:35 pmMy favorite movie is the Bucket List
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March 5, 2011 at 4:35 pmI follow TCM on Twitter
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March 5, 2011 at 4:35 pmI like TCM on Facebook
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March 5, 2011 at 4:37 pmi like you on facebook
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Con5459 says
March 5, 2011 at 11:54 pmOne flew ofver the cuckoo’s nest and easy rider
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March 5, 2011 at 11:55 pmI follow them on twitter @deweyluck
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March 5, 2011 at 11:55 pmI like them on facebook
Malleryschuplin says
March 6, 2011 at 2:47 amI like Somethings Gotta Give.
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Atreau says
March 6, 2011 at 3:38 amThe Shining is my favorite Jack Nicholson movie.