Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva (2012) - Gabriel Allon is a gifted art restorer. Under his care great masterpieces return to life after years of neglect. He is also a former Israeli Mossad spy and assassin who fervently wants to put that part of his life behind him. But his former associates in "The... Continue Reading →
I was doing a little house keeping the other day and realized that my 250th movie review was about to post. Doing a little scrolling back I ran across a few things that I thought were worth noting at this milestone. My rating system is designed to put most of the movies in the 2/3/4... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words... Continue Reading →
The 39 Steps (1935) - A man tries to help a counter-espionage agent only to have her killed in his apartment. When he is named as the prime suspect he goes on the run to catch the people who are guilty of both the espionage and the murder. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Robert Donat, Madeliene... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words... Continue Reading →
The Mythology of Grimm - The fairy tale and foklore roots of the popular TV show by Nathan Robert Brown (2014) NBC has found an interesting source for a hit television show, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Most people are familiar with the sterilized modern versions of these stories but the originals are... Continue Reading →
The Lost Weekend (1945) - Everyone seems to think that writer Don Birnam (Milland) has a drinking problem. Everyone except Don Birnam. Carefully missing the train that is supposed to take him off for a weekend of "drying out", Birnam descends deep into the abyss of his addiction over the course of four days. Directed by... Continue Reading →
I have no delusions that I am a graphic artist. None whatsoever. But on occasion over the last couple years I've had to try a little here and there. What I discovered was that I kind of enjoy the process. As discussed here before, it shouldn't be about whether or not you're "good" or "professional".... Continue Reading →
Alien (1979) - A transport crew is bringing mineral ore to Earth when they are awoken from cryo-sleep by a distress call. They discover an alien life form that makes the rest of their trip home a fight for their lives. Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ian Holm, John Hurt, Veronica... Continue Reading →
Trust Me by Earl Javorsky (Story Plant, 2015) Jeff Fenner needs to face his demons. The cops are after him and so is a drug dealer. When his sister commits suicide Jeff refuses to believe. As he tries to dig himself out of the hole his life has become he will begin digging into his... Continue Reading →
