Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Mandate of Heaven (Legends of Tivara, Daughter of the Dragon Throne Book 4) (2016) by J.C. Kang Princess Kaiya returns to her homeland carrying twins but without the magic of her singing voice. Cathay is assailed from outside by many enemies, while others work to weaken the Empire from the inside. Kaiya will have to draw... Continue Reading →
The Great Dictator (1940) - A satirical look at the rise of a dictator with dreams of ruling the world and the little people whose lives he shapes. Directed by Charlie Chaplin Starring - Charlie Chaplin,... Continue Reading →
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) - A group of struggling real estate salesmen get pushed to the wall when the central office sets up a contest that will cost the losers their jobs. Directed by James Foley Starring - Alec Baldwin, Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Price Before you read... Continue Reading →
Fit For the Presidency? Winners, Losers, What-Ifs and Also-Rans by Seymour Morris Jr. (2017) An examination of a variety of men who have run for the highest office in the land and some who only considered it. Beginning with George Washington, and ending with Ronald Reagan, historian Seymour Morris takes a look at the qualifications... Continue Reading →
THX-1138 (1971) - In a dystopian future, humanity is living underground in an enormous city. Peace is kept through thousands of android police officers, and conformity is kept through drugging the populace. When THX-1138 (Duvall) works his way off his medication, he attempts to flee the control of his society with his roommate/companion. Directed by... Continue Reading →
The Man Who Came To Dinner (2000) A famous critic, armed with an acid tongue, slips and falls on his way to dinner at an admirer's home. His injury forces him to remain there, much to everyone's displeasure. This is the film of the 2000 Broadway revival of the stage play. Directed by - Jay... Continue Reading →
Tarzan of the Apes (1912) and The Return of Tarzan (1913) by Edgar Rice Burroughs - A tiny baby is left in the wilds of the African jungle following the death of his parents. He is adopted by a she-ape and raised among the great apes of Africa. He will grow to manhood with incredible... Continue Reading →
Men of Honor (2000) - Carl Brashear (Cuba Gooding Jr) becomes the first African-American to be accepted into the U.S. Navy's Dive School. He must fight his way through training, plus the loss of a leg. The man who trains him (Robert DeNiro) is there through it all, as both adversary and advocate. Directed by... Continue Reading →
The Bicycle Thief (1948) - In post-war Italy work is hard to find. So when Antonio is offered a job that requires a bicycle, he reclaims his from the pawn shop, only to have it stolen on the first day of work. Faced with ruin for his small family, Antonio and his son, Bruno, go... Continue Reading →
A Red Dotted Line by Simon Gervais (2016) - Mike Walton, his wife Lisa and the rest of the International Market Stabilization Institute are once again on the trail of the international terrorist known only as "The Sheik". It's a very personal pursuit this time, since "The Sheik" kidnapped Mike father and nearly killed Lisa... Continue Reading →
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