Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (2012) - “The circus arrives without warning.” A wonderful and mysterious circus shows up at the edge of towns all around the world. Unlike anything that goes before it, Le Cirque des Rêves is clad in black and white alone. It offers acts unlike anything you’ve ever seen before but... Continue Reading →
Days of Thunder (1990) - A hotshot young driver from California arrives in the heart of NASCAR country to drive stock cars. With the help of a veteran crew chief and a beautiful doctor, he will conquer some personal demons, and how to race to victory. Directed by Tony Scott Starring Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall,... Continue Reading →
When I got started writing “seriously” (there’s a topic for another day!), I thought it was pretty straight forward. You write. You edit. You re-write. After a couple rounds, you submit it to a publishing site (my original intent was always self-publishing), and you’re done. Well, other than basking in the glow of work well... Continue Reading →
TheMan Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) (Not Rated) – A self-centered, hotshot young director is carried away by the wild imagination of the man he chose to play the greatest knight errant of them all. Directed by Terry Gilliam Starring Jonathan Pryce, Adam Driver Why I Liked It – A wonderful Gilliam style fantasy update... Continue Reading →
George Smiley Novels – John le Carré created one of the great characters in the spy novel genre in his first efforts. George Smiley debuts in “Call For The Dead” and follows up in “A Murder of Quality”. Le Carré is one of the iconic names in espionage fiction. Beginning his writing career while still working in the Intelligence... Continue Reading →
Gattaca (1997) - In a world where genetics is the "credential" to success, a man finds a way to game the system. Directed by Andrew Niccol Starring Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, Uma Thurman Why I Liked It - Hmmm, let me get back to you... A... Continue Reading →
Over the last five years (at least. I've only noticed it in that time), two arguments have raged in the writing community. Lines are drawn, hills defended, ditches chosen in which to die. Words are important to writers. That’s why we react in such a visceral manner when our understanding of how words ought to... Continue Reading →
The Arrival (1996) - A SETI researcher finds evidence of life outside our solar system, only to discover that there's a threat much closer to hand. Directed by David Twohy Starring Charlie Sheen, Ron Silver, Richard Schiff, Teri Polo, Lindsey Crouse Why I Liked It - It's silly fun until it collapses at the... Continue Reading →
A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn (2020) (Crooked Lane Books) - It’s the middle of winter in a small town in Wisconsin. Sammy Kane is looking for a way for her local craft shop to stand out during the annual Heartsford Fire and Ice event. So she invites friends to be store window... Continue Reading →
The Italian Job (1969) - Fresh out of jail, Charlie plans to steal four million dollars worth of gold bullion by creating a traffic jam in Italy. Directed by Peter Collinson Starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Rossano Brazzi Why I Liked It - A frothy bit of movie silliness. Pure fun. If... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 