Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Minari (2020) - A Korean family moves to Arkansas in search for a new start and a better life. The dreams of the husband and wife are different, however. With the arrival of the children's grandmother, life on their remote farm begins to change.Directed by Lee Isaac ChungStarring Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Yuon Yuh-jungWhy I... Continue Reading →
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) - The adventures of a loyal, if naïve officer in His Majesty’s service. Beginning as a bright, young officer during the Boer War, the world changes around Clive “Sugar” Candy, challenging him to do likewise.Directed by Michael PowellStarring Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton WalbrookWhy I Liked It... Continue Reading →
Rumble Fish (1983) - Rusty James’ present is colored by his memories of his older brother and the glorious days when their gang was a power in their hometown. But The Motorcycle Boy has been gone, and no one knows when or if he’s coming back. Thrust into a role he is ill suited for,... Continue Reading →
Lovecraft Would Be Horrified The Last Case of August T. Harrison (2015) - A retired private detective agrees to help his son investigate a missing person. He's not prepared for the strange powers that will stand in his way during the case.Directed (and written) by Ansel FarajStarring - Jerry Lacy, Maggie Wagner, David M. Graham Why... Continue Reading →
And now (with apologies the Monty Python) for Something Slightly Different.I’ve been exploring the results of my descent into binge madness during the recent pandemic. Most of what I watched was British TV. But it wasn’t the only stuff I watched. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand provided some outstanding stuff. And a few from the... Continue Reading →
I have been fascinated by the textures all around me for years. One of the things that appeal to me about photography is the boundary of vision. You only see a fraction of the world through the viewfinder, far less than your normal vision. As your field of sight is tightened, new details will leap... Continue Reading →
Continuing on with my descent into Binge Madness! Here are some more of the shows I especially enjoyed!The Thin Blue Line - My bet is that, like most Americans, when I think of Rowan Atkinson, I think of Mr. Bean. I've never watched any of the "Blackadder" series, though I know it's highly rated. ... Continue Reading →
I hate binge watching.This makes me the weirdo in my family. (OK, it's ONE of the reasons why I'm the weirdo in my family). I can't get excited about watching episode after episode of a television show, or a video series, or a movie franchise. Even my favorites need to take a rest after an... Continue Reading →
Vincent Edward Scully died yesterday. He was 94.We will never again see his like again. Scully was the consummate professional, dedicated to his craft and the sport he covered. As a baseball fan, even though not a Dodgers fan, I enjoyed Scully's understanding that his job was to tell the story of the game. He... Continue Reading →
Blow The Man Down (2019) Following the death of their beloved mother, two sisters in coastal Maine discover a series of secrets about their family and hometown.Directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle KrudyStarring Sofie Lowe, Morgan Saylor, Margo MartindaleWhy I Liked It - Great cast, great setting, solid enough script"Blow The Man Down" brings... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 