Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Capricorn One (1978) -After discovering that the planned Mars expedition can not succeed, a plot to fake a landing is set in motion. The three-man crew face threats against themselves and their families if they don’t go along. Directed by Peter Hyams Starring - James Brolin, Sam Waterston, Elliott Gould, Hal Holbrook, Brenda Vaccaro, O.... Continue Reading →
If you're a baseball fan, then the title of this post will speak to you. In an instant, you'll know what time of year it is and what is going on. The official start of the baseball season is till a month away (March 18, in Japan. Don't get me started), but baseball BEGINS today.... Continue Reading →
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Two of the last old west outlaws try to find their way into the new world. When one of the largest railroads in the nation puts a special posse to bring them in, they flee to Bolivia, believing that life will be simpler and more profitable there.... Continue Reading →
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose (2023) - A world renowned paranormal expert is called in to investigate a strange case. But the strangest part may not be the supernatural part at all. Directed by Adam Sigal Starting Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, Neil Gaiman Why I Liked It - Ummm, it wasn't longer... Continue Reading →
The Servant (1964) - A self involved, vacuous member of the upper class is oblivious to the chicanery of the man he hires as his man servant. Directed by Joseph Losey Starring - Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, James Fox Why I Liked It - A chilling tale of deceit, told with a touch of subtlety.... Continue Reading →
Happy Gilmore (1996) - An inept, but enthusiastic, hockey player discovers he can drive a golf ball 400+ yards. When the IRS seizes his grandmother’s house for back taxes, he takes his act on the pro tour. Starting Adam Sandler, Carl Weathers, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald Why I Liked It - Bob Barker beats up... Continue Reading →
How much trouble can you get into if Groucho Marx is your advisor?Don't answer that question! Double Dynamite (1951) - A young bank clerk wants more from his life is accused of embezzling from his employer. With only his friend Emil on his side, he'll try to clear his name and win his girl back.... Continue Reading →
What Did You See That You Liked? Time for the annual list of my top movies of the year. As is my practice, I limit my list to NINE selections. (Lots of reasons, the most important is that it’s my favorite number). Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com For the year, I watched a disappointing 34... Continue Reading →
A Doomscrolling Substitute This is the last post of 2024 on this blog. My tradition over many years (and several blogs) is to take one week off. It’s always the last week of the year. A chance for me to sit back, look at the past and the future. Also, a chance to not worry... Continue Reading →
Yeah, It Was OK Lucky Christmas (2011) - A single mom moves to a small town with her son to start over again. Meanwhile, across town a good looking local man has set aside his dreams to support the family business. The rest you can guess. Directed by Gary Yates Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Jason Grey-Stanford... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 