Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Except Nothing Can Save ThisChristmas With the Kranks (2004) – When Luther (Allen) and Norah (Curtis) Krank discover they will be empty nesters at Christmas for the first time, Luther suggests just skipping the entire Christmas season. This results in a major conflict with his neighbors.Directed by Joe RothStarring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan... 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 →
So Much Christmas To Enjoy! I’ve decided to do some exploring in the Christmas media world this year. Over the last couple of decades, I’ve talked about my favorite, gotta-see Christmas stories. In reality, I almost never watch anything else. And there is a lot to watch! So, besides the usual suspects, I’m looking at... Continue Reading →
Played For The Dream or By The Dream? Hoop Dreams (1994)- Two young men from inner city Chicago chase a dream of professional basketball as they play for two different high schools. The different expectations from coaches, family and the players themselves show all the hurdles they face.Directed by Steve JamesStarring Arthur Agee, William Gates.Why... Continue Reading →
I Always Want To Like Movies in Pittsburgh, But...Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) – During the last summer before he graduates, Art Bechstein takes the easiest job he can find. While he’s there, things get complicated. A group of new friends takes his life into a new direction. A direction for which no one is prepared.Directed... Continue Reading →
The Movie You Get From A Shopping ListSolo-A Star Wars Story (2018) – The origin story of “Star Wars” icon Han Solo. From his days as a street kid on the planet to the beginning of the career as a smuggler that would lead him to his time in the Rebellion.Directed by Ron HowardStarring –... Continue Reading →
Where The Pig Saves The Parish!Going My Way (1944) - A young priest is sent to a declining parish by the bishop. He will have to maneuver through the challenges of a quirky congregation, an irascible long-time parish priest and some unruly street kids. With their help (and a song), he might be able to... Continue Reading →
One Mistake And The Whole Thing Fails (In Real Life)The Eagle Has Landed (1976) - As WWII grinds to a conclusion, a desperate plan is made to parachute German soldiers into England to kidnap Churchill.Directed by John SturgesStarring - Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, Jenny Agutter, Jean Marsh, Donald Pleasence, Larry HagmanWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
Yet, In The End, Signifying NothingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) – Master magician Stephen Strange fights a threat that reaches into different realities of the multiverse. He recruits the Scarlet Witch into that fight, a decision that may result in his own death and the destruction of everything he knows.Directed by Sam... Continue Reading →
Getting To Know Your Listeners Too WellPlay Misty For Me (1971) – Dave Garver is the smooth voiced night time DJ at a radio station on the California coast. A one-night hook up with an obsessed fan turns into terror and tragedy.Directed by Clint EastwoodStarring Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John LarchWhy I Liked... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 