Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Annihilation (2018) – The laws of nature are being distorted in a strange, growing zone on Earth created by an alien presence. After repeated failures to explore it, they sent in a new team to understand “The Shimmer” and determine what happened to the previous teams. Directed by Alex Garland ... Continue Reading →
Scarlet Street (1945) - Christopher Cross is a middle aged bank clerk, trapped in an unhappy marriage. One night he rescues, and falls for a beautiful young woman. It turns out, she didn't need or want to be rescued, but convinced that he has money she plots with her grifter boyfriend to clean him out. ... Continue Reading →
The Last Train From Gun Hill (1959) – U.S. Marshall Matt Morgan faces the difficult task of bringing the son of an old friend in for rape and murder. The victim was Morgan’s Native American wife, and his friend is now a powerful and ruthless cattle baron. Directed by John Sturges Starring Kirk Douglas,... Continue Reading →
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) – A documentary look at the legacy of Pittsburgh legend and children’s TV icon, Fred Rogers.Why I Like It: Seriously? Fred Rogers.Yes, I have a built in bias in favor of Mr. Rogers. He’s from Pittsburgh. He is beloved there. There’s a statue of him that watches over downtown... Continue Reading →
Summer With Monika (1953) - Two teenagers run away for an idyllic summer of love and adventure. But a life of freedom isn’t as carefree as they thought. When the summer ends, there is the reality of life waiting for them.Directed by Ingmar Bergman Starring – Harriet Andersson, Lars EkborgWhy I Liked It – Romeo... Continue Reading →
Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) A poor, young man is maneuvered into marrying an aggressive and manipulative heiress. Using every tool at her command, she maintains her grip on him. How far will he go to free himself?Directed by Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Burt LancasterWhy I Liked It – the original phone call slasher movie, Stanwyck at... Continue Reading →
Rope (1948) - Two wealthy young men decide to commit the perfect crime. Everything is playing out perfectly, with the exception of the man who inspired the crime.Director - Alfred Hitchcock Starring - Jimmy Stewart, Farley Granger, John DallWhy I Liked It - Hitchcock in his prime can overcome any obstacle, even himself.Once upon a... Continue Reading →
The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) - Eddie (Mitchum) is a small time criminal facing a jail term that he'd really like to avoid. He turns to some of his friends on either side of the law to help him. Their help may not be what he had in mind.Directed by Peter Yates Starring Robert... Continue Reading →
Lady of Burlesque (1943) - A striptease star becomes a prime suspect when several of her burlesque co-stars are strangled with their lingerie. Directed by William Wellman Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'SheaWhy I Liked It - Good story, good cast, good movie. A little old fashioned mystery fun.This one took me by surprise. Hollywood in 1943... Continue Reading →
Murder Most Foul (1965) - Agatha Christie's Miss Marple finds herself on a jury and disagreeing with everyone else on the guilty verdict. When the accused goes free the police aren't happy. When she decides to figure out who DID commit the murder, their lives get even more complicated and Miss Marple joins a theater... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 