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Saturday, April 11, 2015

J is for Jail Breaks

Well, we're coming to the end of the second week of the A to Z Challenge. How is everyone doing so far? Sticking with it? And for those of you how have voted everyday, a HUGE thank you for checking in on my blog every day. 

For today's A to Z Movie Smackdown, I'm featuring two movies who even the least cinematically inclined will have heard of (if not seen). They're both great movies with terrific casts, and if I had to pick one, well, I'm not really sure I could. So let's hear from you guys instead. VOTE for your favorite . . . 

J is for Jail Breaks:

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My personal favorite jailbreak movie: O Brother Where Art Thou. 
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This post is part of the 2015 Blogging from A to Z Challenge. My theme (in case you didn't already guess it) is Movie Smackdowns. Cast your vote NOW! Stay tuned for the rest of the alphabet, and if you'd like to check out the other A to Z participants, simply click here.


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33 comments:

  1. Michael AbayomiApril 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    I've never seen, nor heard of, Cool Hand Luke. The Shawshank Redemption on the other hand I have seen at least a thousand times, so it gets my vote. I also loved O Brother, Where At Thou? for what it's worth. :)

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  2. Tasha Duncan-DrakeApril 11, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Shawshank ... did I say that fast enough. I cannot vote against it, I just cannot! :)
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  3. DeniseApril 11, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Shawshank. I know I saw CHL, but the fact that I can't really remember it but can tell you all about Shawshank... Well...

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  4. Alex J. CavanaughApril 11, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    I saw Cool Hand Luke years ago. Still would give it to Shawshank. Really good movie.
    Although if Stir Crazy was listed, that would've swayed my vote.

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  5. Jeremy [Retro]April 11, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    I am with Alex, Stir Crazy... but films at hand... Shawshank is an amazing film, so is Cool Hand Luke so I choose Reform School Girls... ;)

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  6. Darla M SandsApril 11, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I'm going to going with Shawshank if only because the delightful Vidya Sury mentioned the movie on one of her A to Z posts. Oh, and I'm number 1295 on the list today. Best wishes! And thanks for the visit to my humble blog.

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  7. Chrys FeyApril 11, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Shawshank. That movie was incredible.

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  8. Amrit SinhaApril 11, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Shawshank Redemption ... what a lovely movie :-D

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  9. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 11, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    I can watch Shawshank over and over again.

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  10. bettyApril 11, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    I haven't seen either, so abstaining today from voting :)

    A/Z challenge is going well here; juggling time to get it all done :)

    betty

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  11. Nadine_FeldmanApril 11, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    OMG, I've seen both of these! Happy dance!

    I love Shawshank. Love, love, love it. Didn't care for Cool Hand Luke, even with Paul Newman in it.

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  12. A. Catherine NoonApril 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    I actually haven't seen Cool Hand Luke. :) I did see Shawshank, and while I agree it's an excellent film, I prefer "movies" that aren't as realistic. I don't like to cry in movies, see. I like things like the Expendables. Lots of explosions. :)

    Visiting you back from the A-Z Challenge, the Writer's Retreat, #1,654 in the challenge. Happy blogging!

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  13. ElizabethApril 11, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    I haven't seen either, but I do love O Brother Where Art Thou :)

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  14. djinniaApril 11, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Shawshank has my vote. Not that cool hand Luke isn't a good movie.

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  15. Tony LaplumeApril 11, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Shawshank is a tough one to vote against. But O Brother is a more than worthy contender. Have yet to see Cool Hand Luke.

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  16. Sandra CoxApril 11, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Agreed. These were great movies.

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  17. BirgitApril 11, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Both movies are great and love the character actor, Strother Martin, who steals the picture ("What we got here is a failure to communicate"). I have to give it to Shawshank Redemption. This is one of my all time favourite films. It did not do well when it came out because the title through people off but the title is actually perfect. Can't believe Forrest Gump won instead of this film

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  18. ErraticElleApril 11, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Both good movies. This one is a tough one. I have to go with Shawshank though. Quite possibly one of the best movies of the 20th century. I'm pretty sure it ranks pretty high on the IMDB top 250 as well, so it's not just me saying that... Elle @ Erratic Project Junkie

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  19. SpacerGuyApril 11, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    I must watch Cool hand Luke again, shawshank has certainly made an impression.

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  20. Lisa MandinaApril 11, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    I LOVE Shawshank Redemption, I can watch that one over and over. Great post! If you have time you should stop by and check out my J post.

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  21. AnonymousApril 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    excellent.

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  22. Sophie DuncanApril 12, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    This one's easy for me - Shawshank! A movie I never expected to like, but adored when I finally watched it! :)
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  23. Susan ScottApril 12, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Shawshank any time. I saw CHL a zillion years ago but don't remember it much. SR was written by Stephen King and I know that some rate it as a very powerful and excellent book.

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  24. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    It has to be Shawshank for me. Outstanding movie with outstanding performances. And of course the book is excellent.

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  25. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    It has to be Shawshank for me. Outstanding movie with outstanding performances. And of course the book is excellent.

    TD Harvey
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  26. Jeff LawsApril 12, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Shawshank is my #1 movie all time, so it gets my vote.

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  27. A Tarkabarka HölgyApril 12, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Can I vote for your personal favorite? :D

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  28. Jaime FaulknerApril 12, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    I vote for Cool Hand Luke! I love that movie. Every time I say "what we have here is a failure to communicate", no one ever understands what I'm talking about lol

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  29. Noah DietzApril 12, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I've heard of Cool Hand Luke only through Mad Magazine and I've actually seen Shawshank, so that's what I'm voting for.

    I've really enjoyed this so far, keep it up!

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  30. PaulaApril 13, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I'm really surprises, sure Shawshank is a good movie but Cool Hand Luke is seminal, and it's Paul Newman! my alternative suggestion ~ Holes

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  31. Mina BurrowsApril 13, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Never seen Cool Hand Luke but I think I'd prefer Shawshank anyway.

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  32. worddancewomanApril 13, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    If you are a fan of jail breaks..... have you checked out the TV series Prison Break? - Jeri

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  33. Sharon HimslApril 15, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Definitely, Shawshank.....great movie!
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