Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Irma la Douce (1963) - A naive police officers falls for an idealistic prostitute in Paris.Directed by Billy Wilder Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemon, Lou JacobiWhy I Liked It - Fun, lighthearted silliness.There's a lot that shows this movies age here. The cleaned up Hollywood version of sex workers. These are picture... Continue Reading →
Quintet (1979) - In a future society trapped in an ice age, the people of Earth distract themselves with the game "Quintet". For an elite few the game is played for higher stakes, life or death.Directed by Robert Altman Starring - Paul Newman, Fernando Rey, Bibi AnderssonWhy I Liked It - Yeah,... Continue Reading →
So, if I start telling you about a small "voice inside my head", you won't freak out, will you? Because, while it's a problem, it's not THAT kind of problem. I promise. I call this voice "The Critic". Some of you are nodding your heads now. You know this nasty little swine, don't you? I... Continue Reading →
Soul (2020) - Joe has dreamed of making his money playing the jazz music he loves. On the same day his dream will come true, he suffers a terrible accident that sends into the space between life and death. He will try everything, including teaming up with a reluctant soul that has resisted being sent... Continue Reading →
For Whom The Bell Tolls (1943) - An idealistic American fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War falls in love with a beautiful young woman. After watching her parents be killed in front of her, she finds a new life with him.Directed by: Sam Wood Starring: Gary Cooper,... Continue Reading →
Part of the reality of The Life Creative is that the other parts of our lives get in the way. I'll talk some more about that in the future. In the meantime, I took advantage of a day off and set out with my camera. I don't get as many photo days as I'd like,... Continue Reading →
The Outsiders (1983) - In a small town, gangs clash, mirroring the social divide between the wealthy Socs, and the poor Greasers. It may end in tragedy after a gang member is killed by someone from the other side of the tracks.Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Starring C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Maccio, Patrick Swayze, Matt... Continue Reading →
Easy Rider 2 - The Ride Home (2012) - A look at the family of the legendary Wyatt Williams, “Captain America” from “Easy Rider”. His brothers, father and sister try to find a way through their shared memories, anger and hurt.Directed by Dustin Rikert Starring- Chris Engen, Sheree J. Wilson, Jeff FaheyWhy... Continue Reading →
The Magnetic Monster (1953) - The "A-Men" of the Office of Scientific Investigation investigate the strange incidents of increased magnetism in ordinary places. What they discover is an experiment out of control that could destroy the world!Directed by Curt Siodmak Starring: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Strother Martin, Jean ByronWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
One of the "discoveries" on my journey into watercolor painting is that I have no background in drawing. I am an inveterate doodler, but my preferred style there are geometric shapes. Flat squares, triangles, and -gons of various descriptions. Most of which is no help when I'm trying to paint leaves, trees, houses, and stuff.... Continue Reading →
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