Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Quiet, Powerful and FlawedThe Hero - (2017) - A faded Hollywood cowboy faces the end of his life when cancer is diagnosed. Now he has to face his past and mistakes.Directed by: Brett HalseyStarring : Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter, Nick Offerman, Katharine Ross, Max GailWhy I Liked It - The transitory nature of... Continue Reading →
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - A pre-historic creature is discovered in a quiet corner of the Amazon jungle. A group of scientists can’t agree if they should study there or capture it and bring it back to civilization.Directed by Jack ArnoldStarring Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard DenningWhy I Liked It - A classic... Continue Reading →
In Bruges (2008) - Two hit men wait to hear from the boss after a hit goes wrong. Stick in Bruges, Belgium, they wait for their futures to be revealed.Directed by Martin McDonaghStarring Colin Ferrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph FiennesWhy I Liked It - Everything. Every damn thing in the movie.This movie will appear on my... Continue Reading →
Mr. Christian!Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) - A brutal ship’s captain spurs his first mate into mutiny. Based on a best-selling novel of the historic events.Directed by Frank LloydStarring - Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot ToneWhy I Liked It - A reminder of how great the older movie can be. Epic scenery and brilliant acting.This... Continue Reading →
The Vast of Night (2019) - In a small Arizona town, a local radio DJ, and a telephone switchboard operator hear something that may change the world.Directed by Andrew PattersonStarring Sierra McCormick, Jake HorowitzWhy I Liked It - A beautiful, intelligent piece of science fictionIt has become clear to me I need to expand the... Continue Reading →
Electra Glide In Blue (1973) - An ambitious young Arizona motorcycle cop tries to prove the death of a reclusive old man is murder. His simplistic approach to the law comes into conflict with everyone around him.Directed by James William GuercioStarring Robert Blake, Jeannine Riley, Elisha Cook, Jr, Mitchell RyanWhy I Liked It - Blake... Continue Reading →
Smarter Than The Men Around HerBorn Yesterday (1950) - A businessman who began with nothing is on the verge of a move into the big time. But he’s worried that his unsophisticated girlfriend might drag him down. He hires an “expert” to give her a little polish, but it’s not the result that was expected.Directed... Continue Reading →
A Great Comedy Duo Takes on THREE Monster Icons!Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) - A naïve porter is targeted in a plot to steal his brain! Even worse, he is fighting Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster with only the Wolf Man to help him.Directed by Charles BartonStarring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney... Continue Reading →
Stop! Please Stop!Still of The Night (1982) - The murder of psychiatrist's patient leads him to the depths of the antiques world, and the arms of a mysterious woman who might be the murderer.Directed by Robert Benton Starring Roy Scheider, Meryl Streep, Jessica TandyWhy I Liked It: ................................(No, this is not a mistake. I... Continue Reading →
Is The Cure Worse Than The Illness?Terminus (2015) - A major war in the middle east is dragging the world into the apocalypse. When a man comes into contact with a life form from outer space, he discovers there may be a terrifying alternative.Directed by Marc FurmieStarring Jai Koutrae, Todd Lasance, Kendra AppletonWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
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