Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Spaceballs (1987) – A Mel Brooks send-up of the “Star Wars” movies! Led by Black Helmet, the forces of planet Spaceballs try to steal all the breathable air from their rivals on Druidia. Leading the fight against them is a swashbuckling pilot for hire and his hairy sidekick. All they have to do is rescue... Continue Reading →
Hundreds of Beavers (2022) – When his applejack distillery burns down, Jean Kayak has to survive as a trapper. With those new-found skills, he may find the way to be with his new found love. Directed by Mike Cheslik Starring Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves, Doug Mancheski Why I Liked It: A wonderfully chaotic... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I Surprise My Self! The Three Amigos (1986) - Three out of work silent movie stars agree to do an appearance in a small Mexican village. It turns out to be a different kind of appearance than they usually make.Director – John LandisStarring – Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Patrice Martinez, Jon Lovitz, Joe... Continue Reading →
The One Where I Ruin Some People's Christmas Home Alone (1990) – In the chaos of trying to get two families ready for a Christmas trip to Paris, Kevin gets lost in the shuffle. While his family struggles to get back home, Kevin lives like a king, including the need to defend his home against... Continue Reading →
Two Very Special, Very Different ComediesI’ve been watching a lot of old movies and TV shows for a while now, so catching not one, but TWO new series is a break from my pattern. Both of them wrapped up their latest seasons, and I wanted to give a nod to each.Only Murders In The Building... Continue Reading →
Probably Not Today, But It Is Pretty Out ThereThe Loved One (1965) - An over the top satire of both the American way of life, and death. A star studded cast thrashes through a script that guarantees it has "something to offend everyone".Directed by Tony RichardsonStarring Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Rod Steiger, James Coburn, John... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Comic Cast Ever?It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, World (1963) - When a career criminal dies in an automobile accident, he leaves clues to the secret location of a hidden fortune to a group of strangers. A cast of some of the greatest comedians of the 20th Century take off running is this comedy... Continue Reading →
Jerry Goes Jekyll and Hyde!The Nutty Professor (1963) - A mild-mannered and socially awkward college professor finds his alter ego through a formula that makes him irresistible.Directed by Jerry LewisStarring Jerry Lewis, Stella StevensWhy I Liked It - Jerry shows off his ability to stretch into very different characters.This one is a reach back into... Continue Reading →
Two Sides of One StoryThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) - Walter is an ordinary man with extraordinary dreams. When he finds himself involved in an international spy ring, it’s almost as if his daydreams trained him for his moment.Directed by Norman Z. McLeodStarring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris KarloffWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
A Timeless Story About Wealth And Happiness, and The Difference BetweenYou Can’t Take It With You (1938) - A spoiled rich young man finds a direction for his life through the love of a young woman from an unconventional family. One family has everything, and one has seemingly nothing. But the truth is stranger and more... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 