Stagecoach (1939) - 9 people find themselves stuck on a stagecoach, threatened by Indian attack and their own secrets. Director - John Ford Starring - John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine ... Continue Reading →
Stagecoach (1939)
Dragon Scale Lute
Dragon Scale Lute (Legends of Tivara, Princess of Cathay, Book 1) by JC Kang (2016) - The magic found in music has left Cathay. Or has it? Princess Kaiya has a powerful singing voice that may bring that immense magical power back. The Imperial Court doesn't believe it but a handsome prince thinks otherwise. As... Continue Reading →
Little Caesar (1931)
Little Caesar (1931) - Rico (Robinson), small town hood, moves to the city and rises quickly through the ranks. His natural viciousness sweeps all his competition to the side. Killing the wrong man will eventually bring "Little Caesar" down. Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy ... Continue Reading →
Book – Perfectly Broken
Perfectly Broken by Robert Burke Warren (2016) - A rock star whose headliner days are behind him moves to the country to raise his four year old son with his PR expert wife. They will face their past and future, their expectations and mistakes, and all the challenges of friendship. In the end it will... Continue Reading →
Movie – Ponyo
Ponyo (2008) - A goldfish princess falls in love with a little boy and does everything in her power to become a girl to be with him. More Miyazaki magic. The attention to detail, the outstanding storytelling, always an a top quality voice cast. I'm not sure how to communicate the wonder of a Miyazaki... Continue Reading →
Movie Quick Reviews
Newer movies and some quick reviews J. Edgar (2015) - A rather disjointed look at the life of one of the central figures in 20th Century American history. Powerful, corrupt, respected and reviled, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover was a focus of power for almost half the century. Leonardo DiCaprio does a wonderful job as... Continue Reading →
Book – Kidnapped
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886) - An 18 year old Scottish boy goes to claim his inheritance but is thrown into a life and death adventure when he is kidnapped by people hired by a relative. He ends up in the country of Scottish rebels fighting against the English king. I have enjoyed the... Continue Reading →
Movie – Checking Out
Checking Out (2005) - Morris Applebaum (Peter Falk) decides that after 90+ years, a legendary acting career and three children with the great love of his life, it's time to drop the final curtain. He sends invitations to his children and all his friends for a huge party before he kills himself. His children are... Continue Reading →
Movie – WUSA
WUSA (1970) - A down on his luck "communicator" (Paul Newman) catches on at a New Orleans radio station that is deeply involved in conservative politics. What starts as just a way to pay the bills draws him deeply into a political conspiracy. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg Starring -... Continue Reading →
Book – Give Us This Day
Give Us This Day by Tom Avitabile (2015, Story Plant) Brooke Burrell thought she had retired. Life was in Hawaii with her U.S. Navy officer husband, coaching high school soccer. She had let her former boss convince her to come back for one final assignment. Quick and easy. Until her top witness was killed, all... Continue Reading →
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