War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (1897) - Earth astronomers are surprised by a series of violent explosions on the surface of Mars. All too soon they will discover the cause of the disturbance as spaceships slam into the quiet English country side near London. The Martians have landed and their intent is to... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) - The fictionalized life story of one of the great American songwriters, George M. Cohan. Starring James Cagney in the lead role the movie goes from Cohan's early days as a cocky young star in a family act to the days of Cohan as a great American musical treasure. Filled with... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Strange Case of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson (1886) - This is a book that we all believe we know well. We are usually quite wrong in that assessment. Yes, this is the story of Dr. Henry Jekyl. In his research he discovers an astounding and terrifying compound that releases a... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick (1940) - Egbert Souse (pronounced "Soo-say") is hen pecked, disrespected by his children and generally both lazy and a coward. He tries to get by with an angle and a scam. Along the way he'll take a turn at both movie director, capture a bank robber and become the bank detective. He'll... Continue Reading →