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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 5 PM Saturday in NZ, 3 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies The Doors (1991) and The Prince of Egypt (1998).
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Movie 1: The Doors (1991)

The Doors is a 1991 American biographical musical drama film that explores the rise and fall of the legendary rock band The Doors, with a particular focus on its charismatic and troubled lead singer, Jim Morrison.
The film follows Morrison (played by Val Kilmer) from his early days as a film student to his meteoric rise in the 1960s music scene, capturing his poetic lyrics, wild stage presence, and struggles with fame, addiction, and self-destruction.
Director Oliver Stone brings a psychedelic, almost dreamlike quality to the film, immersing the audience in the countercultural atmosphere of the era.
Kilmer delivers an eerily accurate portrayal of Morrison, even performing many of the songs himself.
Though visually striking and filled with classic Door’s music, the film received mixed reviews, with some praising Kilmer’s performance while others criticized its focus on Morrison’s excesses over the band’s musical achievements.

Directed by: Oliver Stone.
Produced by: Bill Graham, Sasha Harari, A. Kitman Ho.
Starring: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Kyle MacLachlan, Frank Whaley, Kevin Dillon, Kathleen Quinlan.
Cinematography: Robert Richardson.
Edited by: David Brenner, Joe Hutshing.
Music by: The Doors.
Distributed by: Tri-Star Pictures.
Release date: 1 March 1991.
File Length: 138 minutes.
Country: United States.
Language: English.
Budget: $38 million.
Box office: $34 million.

Movie 2: The Prince of Egypt (1998)

The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated musical drama that retells the biblical story of Moses, from his early life as an Egyptian prince to his role as the leader who frees the Hebrew slaves.
The film follows Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) as he discovers his true heritage, struggles with his identity, and ultimately confronts his adoptive brother, Pharaoh Rameses (voiced by Ralph Fiennes), in a battle of wills that leads to the Exodus.
With stunning animation, a powerful score by Hans Zimmer, and memorable songs—including the Academy Award-winning When You Believe —the film is one of DreamWorks’ most ambitious projects.
It balances epic storytelling with emotional depth, portraying Moses and Rameses as complex characters rather than one-dimensional figures.
Praised for its visuals, music, and respectful adaptation of the biblical tale, The Prince of Egypt was both a critical and commercial success, cementing its place as one of the most beloved animated films of the 1990s.

Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells.
Produced by: Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins.
Starring: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Patrick Stewart, Danny Glover.
Cinematography: (Animation supervision) Jeffrey Katzenberg.
Edited by: Nick Fletcher.
Music by: Hans Zimmer.
Distributed by: DreamWorks Pictures.
Release date: 16 December 1998.
File Length: 99 minutes.
Country: United States.
Language: English.
Budget: $70 million.
Box office: $218.6 million.