Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Rainmaker (1997) - A small-time lawyer and his ethics bending paralegal take on an insurance company that denied a claim for a young man with leukemia. Fresh out of law school and with no courtroom experience, how can they win? Directed by Francis Ford Coppolla Starring - Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Clare Danes Why... Continue Reading →
I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang (1932) - Railroaded by a rigged justice system in the deep south, James Allen (Paul Muni) finds himself in the cruelest prison of the day, the chain gang. It is a sentence from which he will never be able to escape. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Starring Paul... Continue Reading →
The Americanization of Emily (1964) – An American naval officer finds his cushy, rear-echelon assignment challenged by his superior officer’s unbalanced vision for a dangerous frontline mission, and a beautiful English girl. He might lose his heart and his life in the same week. Directed by Arthur Hiller Starring James Garner, Julie Andrews, Melvyn ... Continue Reading →
Mr.Moto’s Last Warning (1939) - The great detective must stop a plot to mine the Suez Canal and drag the British into an international incident. Director: Starring Peter Lorre John Carradine, Virginia Field, George Sanders Why I Liked It: Lorre is charming as the master detective. This movie presents a problem right from the start... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Showman (2017) - A musical version of the life of the great American showman, P.T. Barnum. Director: Michael Gracey Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya Why I Liked It: Catchy tunes and fun spectacle with a little history offer an inspiring tribute to an American icon. There may be no more... Continue Reading →
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan (1982) - Captain Kirk and a training crew onboard the Enterprise face down one of their old adversaries in a battle for a tool that is also the ultimate weapon. Directed by Nicholas Meyer Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei,... Continue Reading →
Marjoe (1972) - Marjoe Gortner began life as the "world's youngest preacher" at age 4. His parents were part of the Revivalist movement and put their son's gifts of memorization and on-stage charisma to work early. As he moved into his teen years, Gortner rebelled and left his life as a preacher behind. This documentary... Continue Reading →
The Maltese Falcon (1941) - Hard-boiled detective Sam Spade has a beautiful woman walk into his office and change his life. His partner will die, his life will be threatened, the police will suspect him, and mysterious men will offer him a fortune. All because of a black bird. Director: John Huston Starring: Humphrey Bogart,... Continue Reading →
Paper Moon (1973) - A small-time grifter gets saddled with an orphan who might be his daughter. A temporary burden grows into a challenging partnership. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Starring Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn Why I Liked It - The strange chemistry of actual father and daughter translates into powerful on-screen performances. This... Continue Reading →
Days of Thunder (1990) - A hotshot young driver from California arrives in the heart of NASCAR country to drive stock cars. With the help of a veteran crew chief and a beautiful doctor, he will conquer some personal demons, and how to race to victory. Directed by Tony Scott Starring Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall,... Continue Reading →
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