Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
A Flying CircusFlying Tigers (1942) – A highly fictionalized story about the American Volunteer group in the days leading up to U.S. involvement in WWII. A group of American pilots fly out of Chinese airfields to battle Japanese forces in the air. Add in a romantic triangle sub-plot, and you get a classic piece... Continue Reading →
Jealousy and Divine InspirationAmadeus (1984) - The life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, based on a popular legend of his death in the court of the Austrian Emperor.Directed by Milos FormanStarring - F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Jeffrey Jones Why I Liked It - A brilliant movie in every aspect.This is one of the "Wow!"... Continue Reading →
Probably Not Today, But It Is Pretty Out ThereThe Loved One (1965) - An over the top satire of both the American way of life, and death. A star studded cast thrashes through a script that guarantees it has "something to offend everyone".Directed by Tony RichardsonStarring Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Rod Steiger, James Coburn, John... Continue Reading →
Henry, Himself by Stewart O’Nan (2019) - In this moving sequel/prequel to “Emily, Alone”, we meet 75-year-old Henry Maxwell. Ten years past retirement, Henry wonders who he is now and what his life should look like. His body is aging, and the things he’s always done are moving away from him. There’s a secret in... Continue Reading →
Just Do Whatever the Very Tall, Very Angry Lady WantsAttack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) - Nancy Archer has had a bad couple of days. Her cheating husband is fooling around with another woman, aliens in a UFO assaulted her and someone tried to kill her! The result is a sudden spurt in her... Continue Reading →
Years ago, someone pointed out that I rarely take photos with people in them. My landscapes/cityscapes are people free for the most part. When they do appear, it's usually with their backs to the camera. I'm certain I didn't come up with a reasonable explanation at the time. The odds are very good that I... Continue Reading →
Jimmy Buffett (1946-2023)One of my all-time favorite musicians/singers/storytellers passed away over the weekend. I'm going to take this time to offer up a tribute from one of his many, many fans.I was not much of music fan when I was a kid. I listened to some of the stuff on the radio, but I was... Continue Reading →
Three Men, Two Cars, One WomanTwo-Lane Blacktop (1971) - Two drifters in a ‘55 Chevy drag racer travel the country looking to hustle local hot rods for money. When they pick up a pretty young hitchhiker, their carefully balanced life falls apart.Directed by Monte HellmanStarring James Taylor, Dennis Wilson, Warren Oates, Laurie BirdWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
Real Mail, Not That Modern Electronic StuffThe Shop Around The Corner (1940) - Two employees at a small gift store are constantly at odds with one another. They don’t realize that they are also secret pen pals. They’ve fallen in love with their anonymous correspondents as they argue their ways through the workday.Directed... Continue Reading →
So, What Does Fairy Puke Smell Like? The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar (2006) - A group of fairies from Cornwall and Scotland find themselves drunk and confused in New York City. The two from Scotland believe that Scottish folk music would improve through a strong dose of heavy metal. Meanwhile, the... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 