Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Movie You Get From A Shopping ListSolo-A Star Wars Story (2018) – The origin story of “Star Wars” icon Han Solo. From his days as a street kid on the planet to the beginning of the career as a smuggler that would lead him to his time in the Rebellion.Directed by Ron HowardStarring –... Continue Reading →
Where The Pig Saves The Parish!Going My Way (1944) - A young priest is sent to a declining parish by the bishop. He will have to maneuver through the challenges of a quirky congregation, an irascible long-time parish priest and some unruly street kids. With their help (and a song), he might be able to... Continue Reading →
The Next Two Steps in 3D Creativity Just a quick update on my side trip into 3D printing. A while ago I shared my first project, frames for some small photos that I wanted to hang at my desk. They turned out pretty well, and with some paint, look great! But I can't stop there,... Continue Reading →
One Mistake And The Whole Thing Fails (In Real Life)The Eagle Has Landed (1976) - As WWII grinds to a conclusion, a desperate plan is made to parachute German soldiers into England to kidnap Churchill.Directed by John SturgesStarring - Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Jean Marsh, Donald Pleasence, Larry HagmanWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
An Undead Tale That Comes With A Really Good Meal Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897) – An ancient evil arrives from central Europe in England. The Count claims a beautiful young woman as his first victim, and her friends band together to fight back against the monster. Why I Liked It – The horror holds... Continue Reading →
Yet, In The End, Signifying NothingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) – Master magician Stephen Strange fights a threat that reaches into different realities of the multiverse. He recruits the Scarlet Witch into that fight, a decision that may result in his own death and the destruction of everything he knows.Directed by Sam... Continue Reading →
Yet To Be Explored Here’s a photo from earlier this summer. I love exploring along the edge of the James River here in Richmond. It’s astounding to be able to wander along in the midst of “wilderness” when you’re just 100 yards from a medium-sized city! One of the more interesting areas is called “The... Continue Reading →
Two Very Special, Very Different ComediesI’ve been watching a lot of old movies and TV shows for a while now, so catching not one, but TWO new series is a break from my pattern. Both of them wrapped up their latest seasons, and I wanted to give a nod to each.Only Murders In The Building... Continue Reading →
A Classic About War, Betrayal, Naivete and Death The Quiet American by Graham Greene (1955) – Thomas Fowler is a British journalist covering the war in French Indo-China (Viet Nam). Cynical and aloof, he has created a quiet cocoon for himself. A life bounded by the carefully managed press opportunities performed by the French authorities,... Continue Reading →
Getting To Know Your Listeners Too WellPlay Misty For Me (1971) – Dave Garver is the smooth voiced night time DJ at a radio station on the California coast. A one-night hook up with an obsessed fan turns into terror and tragedy.Directed by Clint EastwoodStarring Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John LarchWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 