Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Naked City (1948) - A beautiful young woman is dead. It looks like suicide at first, but as two police detectives dig into the story, will it turn out to be murder? Directed by Jules Dassin Starring Barry Fitzgerald, Howard Duff Why... Continue Reading →
For Halloween week, five days of classic horror movie reviews! The Blob (1958) - Classic ‘50s science fiction horror film about a monster from outer space attacking a small town. Director Irvin S. Yeaworth, Jr. ... Continue Reading →
White Nights (1985) - Russian ballet star Kolya Rodchenko defected years ago from the U.S.S.R. When his plane is forced down in the Soviet Union by a technical malfunction, he is arrested as a traitor. While the authorities "negotiate" his future, he is placed in the home of an African-American dancer (Hines) who defected from... Continue Reading →
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) - A middle-aged executive is let go by his company and has to re-imagine his life and self-image. And that's only the beginning of the fun in this Neil Simon dark comedy. Director Melvin Frank Starring Jack Lemmon, Anne Bancroft Why I Liked It - Two great actors and... Continue Reading →
Short Circuit (1986) - A robot being developed for the Department of Defense becomes self-aware after a lightning strike. It recruits a young woman's help as it fights to keep "alive". Director -John Badham Starring Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens Why I Liked It - It's got all the classic "Disney" touches, i.e.... Continue Reading →
Tea With The Dames (2018) - Four of great ladies of the English theatre gather together to tell stories and have a bit of wine. Directed by Roger Michell Starring - Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins Why I Liked It - Some wonderful actresses share some great stories. It's "fly on the... Continue Reading →
The Stooge (1951) - A has-been vaudeville performer stumbles on a new lease on life when he reluctantly takes on a sidekick. But who is the star and who is the sidekick? Directed by Norman Taurog Starring Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Polly Bergen Why I Liked It - This is Lewis at his best, playing... Continue Reading →
Young Man With A Horn (1950) - A trumpet takes a boy from a bad neighborhood to the heights of musical fame. What it can't overcome are the demons that followed him. Director - Michael Curtiz Starring - Kirk Douglas, Doris Day, Lauren Bacall Why I Liked It - Douglas gives us a great portrayal... Continue Reading →
Bad Taste (1987) - A small town in New Zealand is invaded by aliens looking to use humanity as the featured dish for dinner. Director Peter Jackson Starring Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith Why I Liked It - Ummmmm, some of the effects didn't suck? There can be something charming about low budget movies. ... Continue Reading →
(My switch to cord-cutting status has opened up a whole new realm of viewing for me. That includes a bunch of documentaries that I've enjoyed.) Fyre Fraud (2019) One of two documentaries (the other is "Fyre") that came out almost simultaneously about the headline-making music festival. Promised to be a high-end, ultimate experience festival, the... Continue Reading →
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