Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Defiant Ones (1958) - When a prison bus wrecks, two men escape into the world. Chained together, they must find a way out and how to survive together. Directed by Stanley Kramer Starring - Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Theodore Bikel, Lon Chaney Jr., Cara Williams Why I Liked It - Two outstanding actors in... Continue Reading →
Evil Under The Sun (1982) - Poirot’s “little grey cells” are challenged by the mystery of a fake diamond ring. As so often happens, while he is working on one mystery, another appears. A murder on a secluded private island resort makes the whole situation more complicated. Directed by Guy Hamilton Starring - Peter Ustinov,... Continue Reading →
Ford vs. Ferrari (2019) - In the mid-1960s, automotive icon Carroll Shelby and racing driver Ken Miles drag the Ford Motor Company into a head-to-head battle with the legendary Ferrari. If the legendary American carmaker will just get out of the way, history could be made. Directed by James Mangold Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale,... Continue Reading →
Robot Monster (1953) - Aliens from Outer Space have destroyed almost all human life on Earth. There are eight survivors who must hang on against Ro-Man, whose task is to exterminate the final remnants of humanity. Director - Phil Tucker Starring - George Nader, Gregory Moffett, Claudia Barrett Why I Liked It - An iconic... Continue Reading →
Or How To Kill Your Brother By Riding Up A Mountain!American Flyers (1985) - Two brothers share two things-a love of bicycle racing and the possibility that what killed their father might kill them as well. Despite their conflict filled family history, the brothers decide to band together for one last race. A race that... Continue Reading →
The Uncanny Christmas ValleyThe Polar Express (2004) – A boy who with doubts about the existence of Santa goes on a magical train trip to the North Pole.Directed by Robert ZemeckisStarring – Tom Hanks, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter ScolariWhy I Liked It – A Christmas movie that understands what Christmas is about.Let’s get the... Continue Reading →
Oh, That Throne of Lies!Elf (2003) – A human baby is adopted by Santa’s elves. When the time comes, they send Buddy back to find his human father in New York City.Directed by Jon FavreauStarring – Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Mary Steenburgen, Ed AsnerWhy I Liked It: A heartwarming ending saves... Continue Reading →
You Bring The PopcornTime for the annual summation of the movie watching here at the Phlipside. There was a bit of a surprise waiting when I totaled the numbers. Almost half of this year’s movies ranked in the top two categories. I’m not sure that’s ever happened before.So here are the raw numbers:43 total movies... Continue Reading →
Something Delightfully Dumb For Christmas!Santa Conquers The Martians (1964) - Mars decides their children need Santa! So the come to Earth to kidnap him! Directed by Nicholas WebsterStarring - John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck, Pia Zadora (movie debut)Why I Liked It - Some trashy, campy, low budget Christmas fun!Let's get the low hanging fruit out... Continue Reading →
That The Critics Have All WrongA Charlie Brown Christmas (1964) – The iconic characters from Charles Schultz’s “Peanuts” comic strip come together for a Christmas Pageant. Charlie Brown struggles with his feelings about the holiday, and his role as director of the holiday play.Directed by Bill MelendezStarring Charlie Brown, Linus Van Pelt, Lucy Van Pelt,... Continue Reading →
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