Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Hombre (1967) - A man raised by the Apache as a child and a white man later in his life faces the bigotry of the white world when he inherits his foster father's estate. When the stagecoach he is sharing with some "respectable" white folk is robbed, the only thing that can save them... Continue Reading →
Robot and Frank (2012) - In the "near future", a retired burglar faces two unpleasant realities. The steady encroachment of technology and his declining mental status. When his son gives him a medical attendant robot, it seems his two worst nightmares have merged. Instead, it gives him a new lease on his old life. Directed... Continue Reading →
Beat The Devil (1953) - A naive English married couple find themselves sharing a boat to Africa with a mysterious group of "businessmen". When the wife's active imagination comes into contact with the men's natural suspicion things get complicated quickly. Directed by John Huston Starring Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Peter Lorre, Robert Morley, Gina... Continue Reading →
Well, I had to pick a date to get rolling again. While my mind is not always a very tidy place, there are some things that require some, let's call it symmetry. So there was no way I was going to start in the middle of a month. The beginning of new months is a... Continue Reading →
Jackie Brown (1997) – A down on her luck stewardess has to outsmart a gun smuggler who has decided she is a threat to his business. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro Why You Will Like It – A couple solid performances make up for an uninspired version... Continue Reading →
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – Is it possible to get a truckload of beer from Texas to Atlanta in a day? It’s the ultimate “good old boy” challenge, with car chases, car crashes, lots of laughs and just a bit of romance thrown in. Directed by Hal Needham Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Fields, Jerry... Continue Reading →
Throne of Blood (1957) - A powerful general listens to his ambitious wife as he contemplates betrayal, murder and power. Director: Akira Kurosawa Starring Toshiro Mifune Why You Will Like... Continue Reading →
Midnight Run (1988) - A bounty hunter has to bring a runaway mob accountant back before his bail forfeiture hearing. A simple job, except for the mob boss who is trying to kill the accountant, the FBI trying to protect a different operation, a rival bounty hunter who specializes in messing things up, and the... Continue Reading →
(Some newer movies I've seen recently) A Beautiful Mind (2001) - The story of genius John Nash, who struggles with mental illness as he expands the world of mathematics. Directed by Ron Howard ... Continue Reading →
The Spanish Prisoner (1997) - Corporate intrigue, deception and betrayal surround the inventor of a multi-million dollar process that everyone wants. Directed by David Mamet Starring Steve Martin, Ben Gazzara, Campbell Scott, Rebecca Pidgeon Why You Will Like It – a predictable mystery with a small surprise at the end. Mamet’s reputation is built on the quality... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 