Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Funny stories for some less than funny times! I've been working as a rideshare driver (Uber and Lyft) for almost five years. That's 5,000+ rides! Out of those rides have come some wonderful stories. Funny stories, touching stories, stories that will make you scratch your head, there's even a little sex and money floating around!... Continue Reading →
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke (2000) – Several dozen short stories that span the career of the iconic author. Clarke’s style can be seen to develop over the course of the stories which range from some silly stories to some of the “Tales From the White Hart” to 1949’s “The Sentinel” (which would... Continue Reading →
Gremlins (1984) – Dad brings home a special pet for his son on Christmas. But it comes with three absolute rules. When they’re not followed, a small town will face the consequences. Directed by Joe Dante Starring Hoyt Axton, Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates Why I Liked It – The perfect blend of humor and horror... Continue Reading →
Sleep My Love (1948) A woman wakes up on a train with no memory of how she got there. She will discover that this is not the only mystery in her life. Directed by Douglas Sirk Starring Claudette Colbert, Robert Cummings, Raymond Burr, Don Ameche Why I Liked It – It’s a solid example of... Continue Reading →
Years ago, a friend introduced me to the concept of “popcorn reading”. It means a quick, easy read, a snack of the literary world. Lots of us like reading this kind of book any time of the year, but I always associate it with summer. They’re the kind of books that you take on vacation,... Continue Reading →
Milk (2008) This biopic tracks the meteoric rise and tragic murder of the first openly gay man to hold a high elected office in a major U.S. city. Harvey Milk finds a place to stand and fight for the rights of gay people in the San Francisco in the 1970s. Directed by Gus Van Sant... Continue Reading →
The Ninth Gate (2000) – An ethically challenged bookseller slips into an affair involving a mysterious young woman and three copies of a book whose author might be Satan himself. The question of whom he can trust is asked again and again. The answers never stay the same. Directed by Roman Polanski Starring Johnny Depp,... Continue Reading →
Do The Right Thing (1989) The heat of the hottest day of the year strips a neighborhood in NYC of the thin layer of social order that allows everyone to get through the day. Without it, the anger and hatred just below the surface brings violence and destruction. Directed by Spike Lee Starring Danny Aiello,... Continue Reading →
Book and Dagger-How Scholars And Librarians Became The Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham (2024) - Drawn from declassified documents from official sources, and many personal documents of those involved, the author details the input of a wide range of non-professional spies who played vital roles in the Allies victory in Europe.... Continue Reading →
MK Ultra (2022) Based on actual events, the CIA enlists a psychiatrist to lead illegal experiments using psychedelic drugs on mental asylum patients. Eventually, he will face decisions about the work he’s doing. Directed by Joseph Sorrentino Starring Anson Mount, Jason Patric, Jaime Ray Newman Why I Liked It – I didn’t. There’s no way... Continue Reading →
Billy Bathgate (1991) – A teenage boy becomes the protégé of 1930s mobster Dutch Schultz. His life will become a series of betrayals and violence. Will he be able to chart a path through all the obstacles? Directed by Robert Benton Starring Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Loren Dean, Bruce Willis, Steve Buscemi Why I Liked... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 