Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
337 by M. Jonathan Lee (Hideaway Fall) - When Sam Darte’s mother left a note with her wedding ring on the kitchen table, he knew his life would never be the same. That teenage version of himself could not envision the devastation that would echo through his life for years. His family would tear itself... Continue Reading →
The Commuter (2018) – A family man (and ex-cop) in financial troubles is offered a lifeline for doing a simple task while riding on his commuter train home. The task turns out to be far more complicated than expected. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Liam Neeson, Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Sam Neill Why I Liked It:... Continue Reading →
The American Friend (1977) – A man with a fatal illness is given the chance to provide for his family by killing two people. Directed by Wim Wenders Starring Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz If you know you are going to die, without any doubt, and a man you know in passing offers you the... Continue Reading →
Up The Creek by Alissa Grosso (2020 Glitter Pigeon Press) - Book 1 in the Culver Creek Series follows a family, each with dark secrets, and a police detective who moved to the small town in Pennsylvania to escape his own demons. A cold case murder will bind them all together. Lance and Caitlin struggle... Continue Reading →
The Last Days On Mars (2013) – As a team prepares to return to Earth after a shift exploring Mars, they discover a unique anomaly. Their excitement turns to dread as the mystery turns deadly. Directed by Ruairi Robinson Starring – Liev Schreiber, Why I Liked It – A Mediocre Movie With Just Enough... Continue Reading →
(I believe creativity is a journey of self-discovery. Some discoveries are wonderful, some are painful. This is part of my personal journey.) This is the hardest piece I’ve ever tried to write. It’s personal, it’s painful, and a little embarrassing. But I believe that I need to do it. A little background first. A couple... Continue Reading →
The Boston Strangler (1968) – Boston lives in fear of a brutal murderer. When the hunt begins all they know is that his victims let him into their homes before he strikes. Directed by Richard Fleischer Starring Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy The movie is based on the real life search for a killer... Continue Reading →
The upside of the Great Quarantine of 2020 has been that I’ve read a lot of books. At the end of the year I went on a history binge. It's one of my favorite categories under normal circumstances, so I had lots of time to dig in. So, let's start the year with three for... Continue Reading →
2020 is FINALLY behind us!What a rotten year, in so many ways for so many people. So with a bright, shiny new year sitting in front of us, filled with promise and potential, I thought I'd make a few changes here at The View From The Phlipside.I am still hoping to have a big project... Continue Reading →
(PLUS - My Top Reads of the Year!) After a tough year for reading in 2019, my goal was to get back on track. I achieved that goal with ease! 30 book reviews this year, plus a handful of other books that I read just to keep reading fun. It was a great year, with... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 