Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
A Fool For A ClientHostile Witness (1969) – A wealthy barrister is a murder suspect when his neighbor is killed. Did the neighbor kill the lawyer’s daughter? Is it all a set-up? Will the barrister’s ego end up destroying him?Directed by Ray MillandStarring Ray Milland, Sylvia Syms, Felix AylmerWhy I Liked It – A better... Continue Reading →
Another Marvelous Genre Blend The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton (2024) – When human carelessness results in a black killing fog covering the world, a small group of people survive on a protected island. After 90 years, the leader of the group decides to tell everyone the truth. Her... Continue Reading →
Sometimes Talent Isn’t EnoughHarlem Nights (1989) – In the New York City of the Depression Era, two nightclub owners battle the competition, the police and gangsters to keep their doors open.Directed by Eddie MurphyStarring Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Della ReeseWhy I Liked It –Other than a moment here or there, I... Continue Reading →
When You Don't Worry Too Much About The Science When Worlds Collide (1951) – A rogue star and planet are streaking into the solar system. Collision with Earth is unavoidable. Humanity begins a race to build spaceships so some of the population can escape to the oncoming planet. Directed by Rudolph Mate Starring Richard Derr,... Continue Reading →
Holmes In Life Conan Doyle For The Defense: How Sherlock Holmes's Creator Turned Real-Life Detective and Freed a Man Wrongly Imprisoned for Murder by Margalit Fox (2018) – The true story of a sensational British murder, a quest for justice and the world’s most famous detective writer. Why I Like It – A perfect combination... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I Surprise My Self! The Three Amigos (1986) - Three out of work silent movie stars agree to do an appearance in a small Mexican village. It turns out to be a different kind of appearance than they usually make.Director – John LandisStarring – Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Patrice Martinez, Jon Lovitz, Joe... Continue Reading →
And Get The Girl Too!The Last Starfighter (1984), A misplaced video game recruits a teenage boy to defend the galaxy. Does he have the courage to accept the challenge?Directed by Nick CastleStarring Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Barbara Bosson, Dan O’Herlihy, Catherine Mary StewartWhy I Liked It - Old fashioned, straight ahead space opera!I always want... Continue Reading →
Sex, Jazz, and a Serial Killer Empire of Sin – Sex, Jazz, Murder and the Battle for Modern New Orleans by Gary Krist (2014) Long before Las Vegas carried the name of “Sin City”, that “crown” might have belonged to New Orleans, Louisiana. Crime flourished in a city with a lax police force and politicians... Continue Reading →
It Creaks A Bit, But At The End It's Just RightIndiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny (2023) - An aging Indy is drawn back into the hunt for the Dial of Archimedes. Reuniting the missing piece with the one in Indy's possession may change the past forever.Directed by James MangoldStarring Harrison Ford, Mads Mikellsen,... Continue Reading →
Are You Playing The Game, Or Is It Playing You? Jumanji (1995) – An ancient game emerges from hiding in 1960s suburban America. It brings with it both chaos, and a chance to change the lives of its players. Directed by Joe Johnston Starring – Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt, Bradley Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth... Continue Reading →
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