Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
A Time To Kill (1996) – After his 10-year-old daughter is raped, a black father kills the two white men who committed the crime. A lawyer in a small, southern town chooses to defend the father despite all the obstacles, including the KKK. Directed by Joel Schumacher Starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, ... Continue Reading →
The Hunter (1980) = In his last movie before his diagnosis of terminal lung cancer, Steve McQueen plays bounty hunter Ralph “Papa” Thorson. Caught between his old school lifestyle and his pregnant girlfriend, Papa chases down bail jumpers. Directed by Buzz Kulik Starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, LeVar Burton, Kathryn Harrold Why I Liked It... Continue Reading →
TheAsphalt Jungle (1950) – A classic film noir that centers on a spectacular jewel heist. Fresh out of jail, “Doc” has it all planned out. But bad luck and betrayal will make it unravel. Directed by John Huston Starring Sterling Hayden, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, James Whitmore, Marilyn Monroe Why I Liked It – A... Continue Reading →
22 Bullets (L'Immortel)(2010) – When a mobster tries to retire, a childhood friend orders his execution. When he survives, retribution becomes the order of the day. Directed by Richard Berry Starring Jean Reno, Kad Merad Why I Liked It-Action packed movie with that Jean Reno touch. As always, let me get the obvious out of... Continue Reading →
Fury (2014) - In the waning days of World War II, a battle-weary tank crew takes on a new member. Together they will face terrible moments and brutal decisions as they try to survive. Directed by David Ayer Starring Brad Pitt,... Continue Reading →
I went into both of these documentaries with doubts. Those doubts were gone once I was finished. Two pleasant surprises. The Institute (2013) – Over the course of three years, an alternate reality game enrolled over 10,000 to pursue an intriguing experience in San Francisco. This documentary examines all the results, both planned and... Continue Reading →
A Wrinkle in Time (2018) – A young girl, her precocious brother and their friend join in a search to return the siblings' father from the center of evil in the universe. Science, magic, and their own courage will provide the tools they need. Directed by Ava DuVernay Starring: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Zach Galifianakis,... Continue Reading →
Dogville (2003) – A young woman fleeing a gang of criminals stumbles into a small town high in the mountains. They offer her a place to hide in return for some work. The actual price for them all will be higher than they can imagine. Director: Lars von Trier Starring – Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, James Caan, Lauren Bacall, Ben... Continue Reading →
Who Killed Nancy? (2009) - The question of who killed Nancy Spungen, the girlfriend of punk icon Sid Vicious is examined in the context of the punk rock scene of the 1970s. Why I Liked It - An insider look at the punk rock scene of the '70s through the life and death of an... Continue Reading →
My Man Godfrey (1936) (Not Rated) - A “forgotten man”, down on his luck and living in a city dump, is “discovered” by a rich young woman who tries to change his life. Turns out there’s more to Godfrey than she thought. Directed by Gregory LaCava Starring William Powell, Carole Lombard Why I Liked It:... Continue Reading →
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