Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
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 Lesser Product From the Best IngredientsThe Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) - On safari in Africa, a writer reflects on the missed chances while recovering from a hunting injury. His pursuit of adventure has cost him a lot. Is it about to cost him his life as well? Based on a short story by Ernest... Continue Reading →
10th Victim (1965) - Introducing "reality TV" long before it became the "big thing". In this Italian satire, "The Big Hunt" pitches contestants against one another in a kill or be killed competition. Alternating being the hunter or the prey, the winner has to survive ten rounds to win.Directed by Elio PetriStarring - Marcelo Mastroianni,... Continue Reading →
Lovecraft Would Be Horrified The Last Case of August T. Harrison (2015) - A retired private detective agrees to help his son investigate a missing person. He's not prepared for the strange powers that will stand in his way during the case.Directed (and written) by Ansel FarajStarring - Jerry Lacy, Maggie Wagner, David M. Graham Why... Continue Reading →
Electra Glide In Blue (1973) - An ambitious young Arizona motorcycle cop tries to prove the death of a reclusive old man is murder. His simplistic approach to the law comes into conflict with everyone around him.Directed by James William GuercioStarring Robert Blake, Jeannine Riley, Elisha Cook, Jr, Mitchell RyanWhy I Liked It - Blake... Continue Reading →
Stop! Please Stop!Still of The Night (1982) - The murder of psychiatrist's patient leads him to the depths of the antiques world, and the arms of a mysterious woman who might be the murderer.Directed by Robert Benton Starring Roy Scheider, Meryl Streep, Jessica TandyWhy I Liked It: ................................(No, this is not a mistake. I... Continue Reading →
Quintet (1979) - In a future society trapped in an ice age, the people of Earth distract themselves with the game "Quintet". For an elite few the game is played for higher stakes, life or death.Directed by Robert Altman Starring - Paul Newman, Fernando Rey, Bibi AnderssonWhy I Liked It - Yeah,... Continue Reading →
Easy Rider 2 - The Ride Home (2012) - A look at the family of the legendary Wyatt Williams, “Captain America” from “Easy Rider”. His brothers, father and sister try to find a way through their shared memories, anger and hurt.Directed by Dustin Rikert Starring- Chris Engen, Sheree J. Wilson, Jeff FaheyWhy... Continue Reading →
The Magnetic Monster (1953) - The "A-Men" of the Office of Scientific Investigation investigate the strange incidents of increased magnetism in ordinary places. What they discover is an experiment out of control that could destroy the world!Directed by Curt Siodmak Starring: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Strother Martin, Jean ByronWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
Barbarella (1968) - In the 26th Century, special agent Barbarella is sent to return an evil genius to Earth before he brings war back into a peaceful society.Directed by Roger Vadim Starring Jane Fonda, Anita Pallenberg, John Philip LawWhy I Liked It - Ummmm, Jane Fonda was kinda cute?"Barbarella" tries to combine science fiction with... Continue Reading →
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