Bulldog Drummond (1920)

Bulldog Drummond by "Sapper" (H.C. McNeile) - After the action of the Great War is over, a wealthy young man finds excitement when a beautiful young woman asks for his help. This is a classic of 1920's British thrillers.  Capt. Hugh Drummond, DSO, MC is a wealthy young man, home after serving in the war. ... Continue Reading →

Twin Peaks (1990-91)

Twin Peaks (ABC 1990-91) - FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper arrives in the quiet town of Twin Peaks to investigate a murder.  Following those clues will take into dark places of strangeness beyond imagination.  He'll also discover some damn fine coffee. Created by Mark Frost and David Lynch              Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Piper Laurie, Michael  ... Continue Reading →

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Forbidden Planet (1956) - A relief mission from Earth arrives to a very cool reception by the sole survivor of an earlier colony attempt.  There are mysteries to solve, and deadly secrets to be revealed. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox                            Starring -... Continue Reading →

I Was Born, But… (1932)

I Was Born, But  (1932) - A mid-level manager in a Japanese company moves his wife and two sons to a new neighborhood as part of a plan to advance his career.  The boys face problems adjusting to the new neighbors, school and the realization that their father isn't the most important executive in his... Continue Reading →

Rebecca (1940)

Rebecca (1940) - A young woman is drawn into the dark life of an older man who is haunted by the memory of his first wife. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock                           Starring - Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine This is what gothic horror looks like. ... Continue Reading →

Bullitt (1968)

Bullitt (1968) - A San Francisco detective walks a thin line as he tries to track the crime boss who ordered the death of a witness in police custody.  Directed by Peter Yates                             Starring Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bissett, Robert Vaughn I was... Continue Reading →

The Caine Mutiny (1954)

The Caine Mutiny (1954)- Did the captain of the U.S.S. Caine lose control of his faculties in the face of a threat to the safety of his ship?  The officers of the Caine are faced with the most difficult decision of their careers, and one that will put them all on trial.  Humphrey Bogart leads... Continue Reading →

Them! (1954)

Them! (1954) - Atomic experiments result in giant ants that rampage across the American southwest. Directed by Gordon Douglas                      Starring - James Whitmore, Joan Weldon, Edmund                                       ... Continue Reading →

Movies For Your Halloween

Next to Christmas, Halloween is the best holiday for themed movies!  The problem is choosing from all the options.  I will admit that horror films are not my strength, but there are some foundational classics that every movie fan should see, and you can watch over and over again.  So if you're looking for some... Continue Reading →

Book – Siddhartha

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (1922) - The story of a young man in India who leaves home in search spiritual enlightenment.  Along with his best friend, Govinda, Siddhartha will meet the Buddha, pray, fast and leave his old life behind.  Eventually, the two friends paths diverge, and Siddhartha finds his enlightenment in a place he... Continue Reading →

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