Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
This post is from 2013, but I think it focuses on some brilliant thinking from one of my all time favorite creators, Bill Watterson. This is from his commencement speech in 1990 at Kenyon College. Well worth the look.https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/05/20/bill-watterson-1990-kenyon-speech/
The Founder (2016) - A struggling salesman stumbles into the greatest idea in the food industry. All he has to do is convince the folks who created it that it can be the biggest idea in the food industry. Directed by John Lee Hancock Starring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, Laura Dern Why I Liked It –... Continue Reading →
Requiem For A Heavyweight (1962) – The end of “Mountain” Rivera’s boxing career forces him into facing the reality of his life. A caring unemployment clerk, and his devoted cut-man battle for the soul of the boxer with his selfish promoter. Directed by Ralph Nelson Starring: Anthony Quinn, Mickey Rooney, Jackie Gleason, Julie Harris... Continue Reading →
A Time To Kill (1996) – After his 10-year-old daughter is raped, a black father kills the two white men who committed the crime. A lawyer in a small, southern town chooses to defend the father despite all the obstacles, including the KKK. Directed by Joel Schumacher Starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, ... Continue Reading →
The Hunter (1980) = In his last movie before his diagnosis of terminal lung cancer, Steve McQueen plays bounty hunter Ralph “Papa” Thorson. Caught between his old school lifestyle and his pregnant girlfriend, Papa chases down bail jumpers. Directed by Buzz Kulik Starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, LeVar Burton, Kathryn Harrold Why I Liked It... Continue Reading →
Fear is paralyzing me as a creative. Before we dropped into the whole Covid-19/Worldwide Pandemic sinkhole, I was struggling. Without going into the “poor, poor pitiful me” routine, life had been tough for a couple years. I’m headed to the milepost of four years without full-time employment. I’ve found enough part-time work to keep our... Continue Reading →
TheAsphalt Jungle (1950) – A classic film noir that centers on a spectacular jewel heist. Fresh out of jail, “Doc” has it all planned out. But bad luck and betrayal will make it unravel. Directed by John Huston Starring Sterling Hayden, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, James Whitmore, Marilyn Monroe Why I Liked It – A... Continue Reading →
22 Bullets (L'Immortel)(2010) – When a mobster tries to retire, a childhood friend orders his execution. When he survives, retribution becomes the order of the day. Directed by Richard Berry Starring Jean Reno, Kad Merad Why I Liked It-Action packed movie with that Jean Reno touch. As always, let me get the obvious out of... Continue Reading →
Fury (2014) - In the waning days of World War II, a battle-weary tank crew takes on a new member. Together they will face terrible moments and brutal decisions as they try to survive. Directed by David Ayer Starring Brad Pitt,... Continue Reading →
I went into both of these documentaries with doubts. Those doubts were gone once I was finished. Two pleasant surprises. The Institute (2013) – Over the course of three years, an alternate reality game enrolled over 10,000 to pursue an intriguing experience in San Francisco. This documentary examines all the results, both planned and... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 