Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Even Hemingway Hated This Hemingway A Farewell to Arms (1932) – An American (Cooper) serves with the ambulance corps of the Italian army during the First World War. When he mistakenly stops at an English hospital, he meets a beautiful nurse (Hayes) and they fall in love. The dangers of his job and the rules of... Continue Reading →
France's Heroine On Trial The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) - A peasant girl leads France's armies against English invaders. When she is captured, the English put her on trial for heresy. Joan becomes one of France's greatest heroines.Directed by dryers Carl Theodore Dreyer Starring Maria Falconetti Why I Liked It - A stunning, stylish approach to... Continue Reading →
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) - The adventures of a loyal, if naïve officer in His Majesty’s service. Beginning as a bright, young officer during the Boer War, the world changes around Clive “Sugar” Candy, challenging him to do likewise.Directed by Michael PowellStarring Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton WalbrookWhy I Liked It... Continue Reading →
Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) - A pre-historic creature is discovered in a quiet corner of the Amazon jungle. A group of scientists can’t agree if they should study there or capture it and bring it back to civilization.Directed by Jack ArnoldStarring Richard Carlson, Julie Adams, Richard DenningWhy I Liked It - A classic... Continue Reading →
Mr. Christian!Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) - A brutal ship’s captain spurs his first mate into mutiny. Based on a best-selling novel of the historic events.Directed by Frank LloydStarring - Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot ToneWhy I Liked It - A reminder of how great the older movie can be. Epic scenery and brilliant acting.This... Continue Reading →
Smarter Than The Men Around HerBorn Yesterday (1950) - A businessman who began with nothing is on the verge of a move into the big time. But he’s worried that his unsophisticated girlfriend might drag him down. He hires an “expert” to give her a little polish, but it’s not the result that was expected.Directed... Continue Reading →
A Great Comedy Duo Takes on THREE Monster Icons!Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) - A naïve porter is targeted in a plot to steal his brain! Even worse, he is fighting Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster with only the Wolf Man to help him.Directed by Charles BartonStarring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney... Continue Reading →
From Here To Eternity (1953) - In the days before Pearl Harbor, passion springs up in unexpected and difficult places. Two women find themselves trapped in lives they don't want, and the men they love have struggles of their own in the Army.Directed by Fred Zinnemann Starring Burt Lancaster,... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that “The Godfather” was released fifty years ago today. While some may quibble, the original movie and its sequel stand at the apex of the organized crime movie mountain. Those two (I’ll look at the third movie of the trilogy in a moment) are the archetype... Continue Reading →
For Whom The Bell Tolls (1943) - An idealistic American fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War falls in love with a beautiful young woman. After watching her parents be killed in front of her, she finds a new life with him.Directed by: Sam Wood Starring: Gary Cooper,... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 