Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Primer (2004) - Two friends stumble into a practical form of time travel. It doesn't take long before the complexities of their discovery begin to affect their lives. Directed by Shane Carruth Starring Shane Carruth,... Continue Reading →
The Wrong Box by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne (1889) - Two brothers are the last two survivors of a very valuable tontine agreement. Their heirs attempt a variety of inventive maneuvers to position themselves to inherit the fortune. My affection for Stevenson's writing continues to grow. I'm still not sure how I managed to... Continue Reading →
(Some quick looks are more recent movies) Independence Day - Resurgence (2016) - Lacking any of the sense of humor of the original, this turns into a dull, bloated excuse for even more spectacular battle scenes. Forgetting along the way that the battle scenes weren't what made the original so much fun. A real disappointment.... Continue Reading →
Forbidden Planet (1956) - A relief mission from Earth arrives to a very cool reception by the sole survivor of an earlier colony attempt. There are mysteries to solve, and deadly secrets to be revealed. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox Starring -... Continue Reading →
I Was Born, But (1932) - A mid-level manager in a Japanese company moves his wife and two sons to a new neighborhood as part of a plan to advance his career. The boys face problems adjusting to the new neighbors, school and the realization that their father isn't the most important executive in his... Continue Reading →
Assassins' America by Jessica Gunderson and Joe Tougas (2018) - Four American Presidents have been assassinated. Each story has details that are often overlooked. For younger readers, this will be a solid intro to one of the most disruptive political acts possible. Assassinating the head of state is intended to disrupt the functioning of the nation. ... Continue Reading →
Rebecca (1940) - A young woman is drawn into the dark life of an older man who is haunted by the memory of his first wife. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Starring - Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine This is what gothic horror looks like. ... Continue Reading →
Bullitt (1968) - A San Francisco detective walks a thin line as he tries to track the crime boss who ordered the death of a witness in police custody. Directed by Peter Yates Starring Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bissett, Robert Vaughn I was... Continue Reading →
The Caine Mutiny (1954)- Did the captain of the U.S.S. Caine lose control of his faculties in the face of a threat to the safety of his ship? The officers of the Caine are faced with the most difficult decision of their careers, and one that will put them all on trial. Humphrey Bogart leads... Continue Reading →
Chasing 3000 (2010) - Two boys raised on Pittsburgh Pirate baseball, find themselves transplanted to California as their hero, Roberto Clemente, heads toward his historic 3,000th hit. So they do they only reasonable thing they can. They steal a car and start the drive back home. Directed by Gregory Lanesey ... Continue Reading →
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