Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Honorable Treachery- A History of U. S. Intelligence, Espionage, and Covert Action from the American Revolution to the CIA (2014) by J.G.A. O’Toole An in-depth look at the history of intelligence in the history of the United States. The book begins with the action leading up to the Revolutionary War and carries the story through... Continue Reading →
Notorious (1946) – Following her father’s conviction for treason, American intelligence recruits Alicia Huberman to infiltrate a circle of her father’s former colleagues. When she falls in love with the agent handling her assignment, everything gets more complicated. Can she find the evidence to stop the group before they discover who she’s working for? Directed... Continue Reading →
Capricorn One (1978) -After discovering that the planned Mars expedition can not succeed, a plot to fake a landing is set in motion. The three-man crew face threats against themselves and their families if they don’t go along. Directed by Peter Hyams Starring - James Brolin, Sam Waterston, Elliott Gould, Hal Holbrook, Brenda Vaccaro, O.... Continue Reading →
The Woman in White (1859) by Wilkie Collins – A drawing teacher meets a mysterious woman dressed in white on his way to a new job. When he arrives, he finds a beautiful young woman who could be the first woman’s twin. His love for his student is doomed because of their different social positions,... Continue Reading →
If you're a baseball fan, then the title of this post will speak to you. In an instant, you'll know what time of year it is and what is going on. The official start of the baseball season is till a month away (March 18, in Japan. Don't get me started), but baseball BEGINS today.... Continue Reading →
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Two of the last old west outlaws try to find their way into the new world. When one of the largest railroads in the nation puts a special posse to bring them in, they flee to Bolivia, believing that life will be simpler and more profitable there.... Continue Reading →
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose (2023) - A world renowned paranormal expert is called in to investigate a strange case. But the strangest part may not be the supernatural part at all. Directed by Adam Sigal Starting Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Christopher Lloyd, Neil Gaiman Why I Liked It - Ummm, it wasn't longer... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Postcards by Kirsten McKenzie (2019) - Sarah Lester inherited an antique shop following the mysterious disappearance of both her parents. As she struggles to keep the shop open, and find any clues to the disappearances, she comes across a collection of estate antiques, including fifteen postcards. What she doesn’t expect is to be hurled... Continue Reading →
The Servant (1964) - A self involved, vacuous member of the upper class is oblivious to the chicanery of the man he hires as his man servant. Directed by Joseph Losey Starring - Dirk Bogarde, Sarah Miles, James Fox Why I Liked It - A chilling tale of deceit, told with a touch of subtlety.... Continue Reading →
Happy Gilmore (1996) - An inept, but enthusiastic, hockey player discovers he can drive a golf ball 400+ yards. When the IRS seizes his grandmother’s house for back taxes, he takes his act on the pro tour. Starting Adam Sandler, Carl Weathers, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald Why I Liked It - Bob Barker beats up... Continue Reading →
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