Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Two Sides of One StoryThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) - Walter is an ordinary man with extraordinary dreams. When he finds himself involved in an international spy ring, it’s almost as if his daydreams trained him for his moment.Directed by Norman Z. McLeodStarring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris KarloffWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
If You Wait till You’re Ready, You’ll Wait Forever I have been working on all kinds of cool ideas. Ideas for this blog, for my other blog, for writing projects, painting projects, photo projects, A PODCAST! And I keep telling myself that as soon as I get everything ready and organized, I’ll launch them. Then... Continue Reading →
Party Crashers From Outer Space! Llamageddon (2015) - A killer llama from outer space crash lands on Earth and begins raining havoc on a group of unsuspecting college partiers. Directed by Howie Dewin (yes, that's the credit)Starring (?) - Louis the Llama, Dany Ambassa, Pinki Brainweis Why I Liked (?) It - Super low budget scream... Continue Reading →
A Timeless Story About Wealth And Happiness, and The Difference BetweenYou Can’t Take It With You (1938) - A spoiled rich young man finds a direction for his life through the love of a young woman from an unconventional family. One family has everything, and one has seemingly nothing. But the truth is stranger and more... Continue Reading →
Not All Dreams Need To Come TrueSeconds (1966) - A middle-aged banker, bored with his life, wishes for a second chance. When a mysterious company grants him that wish, he discovers things are not what he had expected.Directed by John FrankenheimerStarring Rock Hudson, John Randolph, Murray Hamilton, Jeff Corey, Will GeerWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” - Ursula K. Le Guin The weather is warming! It’s one of my favorite things about living in Central Virginia. The “warm” seasons last a long time here. The week that I’m writing this has both... Continue Reading →
I'm trying to get some stuff in order, and it's put me behind on other tasks.Isn't that always the way?The movies will be back next week. Plus more cool stuff coming. Soon, I hope.Peace
Clint Eastwood Takes Us On a Road Trip of Potholed RealityHonkytonk Man (1982) - After a life of scuffling in every dive and honkytonk, Red Stovall has a chance to audition for a slot at the Grand Ole Opry. With the help of his nephew, Red discovers that life still has one final challenge to... Continue Reading →
But This Movie? Not So Much.The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) - Louis Wain's brain doesn't work the same way as everyone else's. Out of that wonderful difference came amazing artwork that changed how we view cats. Based on the real life story.Directed by Will SharpeStarring Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea RiseboroughWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
A Stunning, Spectacular War Movie1917 (2019) - During World War I, the British Army sends two soldiers to stop an offensive that is headed into a trap. They will fight their own military hierarchy, the Germans, and time to save over a thousand lives.Directed by Sam MendesStarring - Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel MaysWhy I... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 