Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Terminal (2018) – A stylish neo-noir story of hitmen, a dying man who may think of suicide, and the mysterious Mr. Franklyn. It’s a strange mish-mash of style over storytelling. Margot Robbie is interesting, but the rest of the cast are stuck in strange, uncomfortable roles. Simon Pegg plays the dying man with a... Continue Reading →
Raise Hell: The Life and Times of Mollie Ivins (2019) - The brilliant life and slicing wit of one of America's greatest political commentators.Why I Liked It: Mollie Ivins, Mollie Freaking Ivins.This is the movie we all need to see just before Election Day. A movie about six feet of Texas womanhood who kicked the... Continue Reading →
It was pointed out to me today that we've missed two weeks in a row for a movie review. No idea how that happened. The View From The Phlipside movie watching juggernaut is unstoppable. We are usually running months ahead.And yet...My apologies for the drop in service. I've looked ahead and the rest of the... Continue Reading →
The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchet (1983) – Welcome to Discworld, a planet that is, in fact, flat, round and balanced on the backs of a four elephants who ride through the cosmos on the back of the giant turtle known as Great A’Tuin. In the first novel to explore this delightfully weird world... Continue Reading →
Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey (2019) - Ivy Gamble is a small time private investigator stuck doing divorce cases and other jobs that bring her little profit and less joy. Until the head of a local private school came through the door. There had been a murder at the school, and she wanted it... Continue Reading →
Crypto(2019) – A young banker gets demoted back to the small town office in his hometown. As he settles back in, he stumbles on a cryptocurrency scam that touches both his professional and personal lives. Directed by John Stalberg, Jr. Starring: Beau Knapp, Luke Hemsworth, Jill Hennessy, Kurt Russell Why I Liked It: Set in... Continue Reading →
RunSilent Run Deep (1958) - A submarine captain hunts for revenge against a Japanese ship that sank his previous command. His obsession puts his new crew in danger. Directed by Robert Wise Starring: Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Don Rickles Why I Liked It: A classic story (think "Moby Dick") that may be... Continue Reading →
Origin by Dan Brown (2017) – Robert Langdon is at it again! This time a friend and former student is killed as he about to make an announcement that will challenge the foundations of religion. With the beautiful fiancee of the future King of Spain at his side, he has to untangle the mysteries of... Continue Reading →
JohnWick Chapter 2 (2017) - The ultimate assassin still wants nothing more than a quiet retirement. But his car was stolen, he owes a non-negotiable debt, and there is an enormous bounty on his life. This time he will have to break even the unbreakable rules to survive. Directed by Chad Stahelski Starring Keanu Reeves, Ian... Continue Reading →
InA Lonely Place (1950) – Dixon Steele (Bogart) is a scriptwriter in need of his next hit. When a woman he dated turns up dead, his reputation for a violent temper could put him behind bars. Then his beautiful neighbor (Grahame) clears him. But the longer she knows him, the more questions arise. Directed by... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 