Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
In Bruges (2008) - Two hit men wait to hear from the boss after a hit goes wrong. Stick in Bruges, Belgium, they wait for their futures to be revealed.Directed by Martin McDonaghStarring Colin Ferrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph FiennesWhy I Liked It - Everything. Every damn thing in the movie.This movie will appear on my... Continue Reading →
Swimming With Sharks (1994) A naïve young man from middle America has his entire world turned upside down when he gets his “dream job”. He’s working as the studio assistant for a major Hollywood producer who is also the world’s worst boss.Directed by George Huang Starring Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes, Benicio Del ToroWhy I... Continue Reading →
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) - A middle-aged executive is let go by his company and has to re-imagine his life and self-image. And that's only the beginning of the fun in this Neil Simon dark comedy. Director Melvin Frank Starring Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft Why I Liked It - Two great actors and... Continue Reading →
The Ruling Class (1972) - A black comedy look at the English upper class. When the 13th Earl of Gurney dies, his title and estate pass to his son. Who believes he is Jesus Christ. The rest of his oh-so-proper family are appalled and will do anything to hold onto their wealth and reputations. Directed... Continue Reading →
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) - A hitman returns to his hometown with a job just in time for his tenth high school reunion. Directed by George Armitage Starring - John Cusack, Minnie Driver, Dan... Continue Reading →
The Guard (2011) - When an FBI agent (Don Cheadle) arrives in a small Irish village in pursuit of international drugs smugglers he discovers the local police (Brendon Gleeson) has his own way of doing things. The button down Fed and the unconventional local member of the Irish Garda will find their own way towards... Continue Reading →
Panic (2000) - As the credits roll I'm thinking "How have I never heard of this movie?" William H. Macy, Tracy Ullman, John Ritter, Neve Campbell, Donald Sutherland, Barbara Bain. Miguel Sandoval even has a short little role towards the end. A classic spot the stars and yet I've never heard of it. Turns out... Continue Reading →
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