Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
I’m going to step back from movie reviews for a week to look at three adaptations of books to streamed series. Two were done marvelously well. The third, at least from one point of view, not so much. I just got access to Apple TV+ recently and dove into some of the highly acclaimed series... Continue Reading →
The Holcroft Covenant (1985) – The adult children of three Nazi officers are confronted with a trust fund of billions of dollars. There are multiple opinions, including using the money to return the Nazi movement to power. The trust was created in death, and may end that way as well. Directed by John Frankenheimer Starring... Continue Reading →
Rain (1932) - A storm in the South Pacific traps an unlikely band of travelers on the island of Pago Pago. A woman with a past, a self-righteous missionary, and another couple can’t leave because of an outbreak of cholera. She decides to enjoy herself, triggering an increasingly aggressive series of reactions from the missionary.... Continue Reading →
The Assassination Bureau (1969) – When a female reporter discovers the existence of an organization of hired assassins, she creates the perfect challenge to expose and destroy them. Along the way, she discovers a few unexpected challenges. Directed by Basil Dearden Starring: Oliver Reed, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas Why I Liked It – Lightweight silliness.... Continue Reading →
The Train (1964) - In the closing weeks of World War II, the Nazis collect some of the greatest paintings in France to steal. A special train is arranged to get them to Germany. But a small group of resistance fighters will do everything they can to save the paintings. Based on a true story.... Continue Reading →
Steel Magnolias (1989) - Four lifelong friends navigate their way through life, death, and aging in a small southern town. Life is not what they expected, often better, sometimes worse. Directed by Herbert Ross Starring - Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hannah, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepherd Why I Liked... Continue Reading →
Tales From The Crypt (1972) -An anthology of short movies based on classic 1950s horror magazine stories. Five people find themselves trapped in a catacomb where the crypt keeper has stories to tell them. Directed by Freddie Francis Starring - Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson Why I Liked It - Good old-fashioned cheesy horror... Continue Reading →
Voyagers (2021) - Earth is dying, but a possible alternative planet is found. It will take a multi-generational ship to get the colony started. When several members of the crew discover drugs in their food to keep them docile, problems ensue. But internal challenges may not be their only problem. Directed by Neil Burger Starring... Continue Reading →
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) – George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel gets a full exploration on the big screen. It’s the future, and Big Brother is watching. There is a single party in charge of Oceania (North and South America, Western Europe and southern Africa. The Party controls everything. From how you think to what you eat,... Continue Reading →
48 Hours (1982) – After a criminal steals his gun, a San Francisco police detective pulls a convict out of prison to help him track the fugitive down. With nothing in common except mutual dislike, the two have to form some kind of partnership to achieve what they need. Directed by Walter Hill Starring Nick... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 