Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Man in The White Suit (1951) - An idealistic young chemist develops a new kind of cloth. One that resists dirt and never wears out. He sees it as the solution to a worldwide problem. The cloth manufacturers and their union employees see a disaster looming. One they will do everything in their power... Continue Reading →
The Catcher Was A Spy (2018) - Based loosely on the life of major league baseball catcher Moe Berg. It’s the story of an intelligent, well-read baseball oddball who goes to work for American intelligence during World War II, including an assignment to assassinate the head of the Nazi atomic bomb program.Directed by Ben LewinStarring... Continue Reading →
Minari (2020) - A Korean family moves to Arkansas in search for a new start and a better life. The dreams of the husband and wife are different, however. With the arrival of the children's grandmother, life on their remote farm begins to change.Directed by Lee Isaac ChungStarring Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Yuon Yuh-jungWhy I... 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 →
Rumble Fish (1983) - Rusty James’ present is colored by his memories of his older brother and the glorious days when their gang was a power in their hometown. But The Motorcycle Boy has been gone, and no one knows when or if he’s coming back. Thrust into a role he is ill suited for,... Continue Reading →
Lovecraft Would Be Horrified The Last Case of August T. Harrison (2015) - A retired private detective agrees to help his son investigate a missing person. He's not prepared for the strange powers that will stand in his way during the case.Directed (and written) by Ansel FarajStarring - Jerry Lacy, Maggie Wagner, David M. Graham Why... Continue Reading →
Blow The Man Down (2019) Following the death of their beloved mother, two sisters in coastal Maine discover a series of secrets about their family and hometown.Directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle KrudyStarring Sofie Lowe, Morgan Saylor, Margo MartindaleWhy I Liked It - Great cast, great setting, solid enough script"Blow The Man Down" brings... Continue Reading →
Quiet, Powerful and FlawedThe Hero - (2017) - A faded Hollywood cowboy faces the end of his life when cancer is diagnosed. Now he has to face his past and mistakes.Directed by: Brett HalseyStarring : Sam Elliott, Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter, Nick Offerman, Katharine Ross, Max GailWhy I Liked It - The transitory nature of... 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 →
In Bruges (2008) - Two hit men wait to hear from the boss after a hit goes wrong. Stick in Bruges, Belgium, they wait for their futures to be revealed.Directed by Martin McDonaghStarring Colin Ferrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph FiennesWhy I Liked It - Everything. Every damn thing in the movie.This movie will appear on my... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 