Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) A spaceship filled with aliens who look like clowns terrorize a small California town. This is a solid, if low budget, spoof of horror science fiction movies. At first blush, it just feels like a really bad movie. Further viewing reveals the intentional mocking of the genre. Little touches... Continue Reading →
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896) by H.G. Wells - A man is stranded on the island of a strange genius who is performing horrible experiments. Other than some lame movie versions, I didn’t know this story at all. Given its age, the book takes on some very “modern” topics. At the center of it... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Jack Reacher - Never Go Back (2016) - Reacher has both personal and professional mysteries to solve as he takes on a government conspiracy. I know the fans of the books hate Cruise in the role, but I enjoy his work. Add in my crush on co-star Cobie Smulders and there's more than enough here... Continue Reading →
"Spots the Space Marine - Defense of the Fiddler" by M.C.A. Hogarth (2011) - An under-strength unit of Space Marines battle an insect-like alien race on a distant planet. Helping them is "The Fiddler", a member of the same alien race that is also at war. When a thirty-year-old Marine reservist is called up to active duty,... Continue Reading →
Solaris (2002) - A psychiatrist (Clooney), still struggling with the death of his wife (McElhone), is called to a space station orbiting a strange planet. Something has gone wrong with the crew and a person from his past believes that only the doctor can figure out the solution. Directed by Steven Soderberg ... Continue Reading →
Darwin's Selection- Volume 1: A Whole New World by Christopher Slater (The Story Plant - 2017) - Darwin Woodman is a brand new college student when things begin to get weird. It starts with a dog. A really big dog that seems to follow her around. Soon she is confronted with a disturbing reality. Not... Continue Reading →
Futureworld (1976) - Things had gone horribly, horribly wrong in "Westworld" but the computer geniuses have figured it all out for the new robotic theme worlds, including "Futureworld". Two reporters (Peter Fonda and Blythe Danner) are looking for a story. Is it a great new amusement or something more sinister? Deep in the bowels of... 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 →
Stories Are My Life 