Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Mrs. Doubtfire and Thanksgiving
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and Thanksgiving (2023).
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Movie 1: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) is a beloved family comedy that blends heartfelt emotion with unforgettable humour. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film remains
one of Robin Williams’ most iconic performances, celebrated for its warmth, wit, and moving exploration of family bonds.
Williams stars as Daniel Hillard, a loving but unpredictable father whose divorce leaves him desperate to spend more time with his children. When his ex-wife
Miranda, played by Sally Field, places strict conditions on visitation, Daniel devises an outrageous plan: he transforms himself into the elderly Scottish
nanny “Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire.”
With the help of his brother Frank and some impressive makeup artistry, Daniel secures the nanny position and disguised as Mrs. Doubtfire, becomes an
integral part of his children’s daily lives. The film beautifully balances comedy with genuine emotion, offering a touching look at parenthood, love, and
the lengths we go to for family.
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Produced by: Robin Williams, Mark Radcliffe, Marsha Garces Williams
Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson
Screenplay by: Randi Mayem Singer, Leslie Dixon
Based on: Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine
Cinematography: Donald McAlpine
Edited by: Raja Gosnell
Music by: Howard Shore
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date: 24 November 1993 (USA)
File length: 125 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $441.3 million
Movie 2: Thanksgiving (2023)
Thanksgiving (2023) is a modern slasher horror film that mixes dark humour, sharp social commentary, and classic genre thrills. Directed by Eli Roth and
based on the mock trailer from the 2007 film Grindhouse, the movie delivers grisly suspense and a fresh take on holiday-themed horror.
Set in the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts—the birthplace of Thanksgiving—the story begins after a tragic Black Friday riot ends in catastrophe. A year
later, a mysterious killer dressed as a pilgrim begins targeting the townspeople, leaving clues that suggest the murders are connected to the riot and
its lingering secrets.
As panic spreads and the body count rise, a group of local teens must uncover the truth before the Thanksgiving killer strikes again. With inventive kills,
a playful yet sinister tone, and a crisp modern aesthetic, Thanksgiving stands out as a bloody, clever, and entertaining addition to the slasher genre.
Directed by: Eli Roth
Produced by: Eli Roth, Roger Birnbaum, Jeff Rendell
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman
Screenplay by: Eli Roth, Jeff Rendell
Based on: Thanksgiving (mock trailer)
Cinematography: Milan Chadima
Edited by: Jake Martin
Music by: Brandon Roberts
Distributed by: TriStar Pictures
Release date: 17 November 2023 (USA)
File length: 106 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $46.5 million