I'm trying to get some stuff in order, and it's put me behind on other tasks.Isn't that always the way?The movies will be back next week. Plus more cool stuff coming. Soon, I hope.Peace
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Not All Dreams Come True
Clint Eastwood Takes Us On a Road Trip of Potholed RealityHonkytonk Man (1982) - After a life of scuffling in every dive and honkytonk, Red Stovall has a chance to audition for a slot at the Grand Ole Opry. With the help of his nephew, Red discovers that life still has one final challenge to... Continue Reading →
Art Can Change The World!
But This Movie? Not So Much.The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) - Louis Wain's brain doesn't work the same way as everyone else's. Out of that wonderful difference came amazing artwork that changed how we view cats. Based on the real life story.Directed by Will SharpeStarring Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea RiseboroughWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
A Race Against Time
A Stunning, Spectacular War Movie1917 (2019) - During World War I, the British Army sends two soldiers to stop an offensive that is headed into a trap. They will fight their own military hierarchy, the Germans, and time to save over a thousand lives.Directed by Sam MendesStarring - Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel MaysWhy I... Continue Reading →
A Challenge of Fire and Faith
France's Heroine On Trial The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) - A peasant girl leads France's armies against English invaders. When she is captured, the English put her on trial for heresy. Joan becomes one of France's greatest heroines.Directed by dryers Carl Theodore Dreyer Starring Maria Falconetti Why I Liked It - A stunning, stylish approach to... Continue Reading →
Even Hemingway Hated It!
A Lesser Product From the Best IngredientsThe Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) - On safari in Africa, a writer reflects on the missed chances while recovering from a hunting injury. His pursuit of adventure has cost him a lot. Is it about to cost him his life as well? Based on a short story by Ernest... Continue Reading →
How Much Must You Lose to Find Yourself?
Who Are You Really?The Company Men (2010) - Three men are laid off from the same company following the 2008 financial collapse. With the center of their identities torn away, each has to find a way forward.Directed by John WellsStarring - Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Carpenter, Maria Bello, Craig T. Nelson, Kevin Costner Why... Continue Reading →
A Year Of Movies 2022
2022 was an interesting year for movies here at the Phlipside. I watched and reviewed 46 movies. A couple weeks got lost during the year I did a three week review of my pandemic binge watching, plus the hiatus here are the end of the year. A quick look at the numbers show a single... Continue Reading →
Flawed Magic Is Still Magic
Now You See Me (2013) Four magicians join forces to use their skills to take from the rich and makes folks out of Interpol and the FBI.Directed by Louis LeTerrierStarring Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Dave Franco, Michael CaineWhy I Liked It - Action packed flashy funI remember when this... Continue Reading →
The New Guy Stirs Up Trouble
Foreign Correspondent (1940) - A crime reporter gets the chance to go to Europe just before World War II begins. He doesn't know how to "play the game", and finds paid killers on his trail. Is peace possible? Will he live long enough to find out?Directed by Alfred HitchcockStarring - Joel McCrea, Lorraine Day, Herbert... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 