Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Big Night (1996) - Two brothers are on the verge of losing their restaurant, when the chance to feed a big star falls into their lives. Directed by Stanley Tucci/Campbell Scott Starring Tony Shaloub, Stanley Tucci, ... Continue Reading →
ThePassenger (1975) – A war correspondent takes over the identity of a dead man without knowing that the man was a gun smuggler. He struggles to understand why he has done this and what it means to his life moving forward. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni Starring Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider Why You Will Like It: A unique directorial vision... Continue Reading →
Some newer films that have hit my screen: American Made (2017) - An attempt to make an American hero out of a drug smuggler. Is Tom Cruise fun to watch in this highly fictionalized version of former TWA pilot Barry Seals' life? Yes, he is. But the script takes even more liberties than usual with... Continue Reading →
M (1931)–A child killer disrupts the lives of his city to until both the police and the organized criminals do everything in their power to capture him. Directed by Fritz Lang ... Continue Reading →
Papillion (1973)–A career criminal is sent to the worst prison in the French penal system. Eventually he will face the challenge of attempting an escape from the legendary Devil’s Island. Directed by Franklin Schaffner Starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman Why You Will Like It: Two great actors bring an intense friendship... Continue Reading →
Another Thin Man (1939) - Nick and Nora Charles (along with Asta the dog and their new baby Nicki) set out to solve another mystery of who is plotting against an old family friend. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy Why You Will Like It: Perfect combination of light comedy and... Continue Reading →
Milagro Beanfield War (1988) - Farmers in a small southwestern town fight for their way of life against a developer that is slowly buying up both their land and water rights. Directed by Robert Redford Starring Ruben Blades, Sonia Braga, Daniel Stern Why You Will... Continue Reading →
Taxi Driver (1976) - Travis Bickle (De Niro) is outraged by the decadence and disorder he sees from the driver's seat of his taxi in New York City at night. His attempt to rescue a beautiful young campaign worker and an underage prostitute lead him deeper into madness. Directed by Martin Scorsese ... Continue Reading →
The Secret Garden (1949) - An orphaned girl is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire. What awaits her there are secrets. Family secrets, including a secret cousin and a secret garden that may hold the key to all their troubles. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox ... Continue Reading →
Every year I watch around 100 movies. That count includes all the movies I watch from beginning to end. There are dozens more that I watch just part of, usually as I'm channel surfing. I may hit a favorite or something I've never seen before. So I stop and watch for a while. So the... Continue Reading →
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