What Did Roger Ebert Do With His Life’s Work?

When today I heard Roger Ebert died, I cried and cried. The above image is the self-portrait he took the day before he knew his face would forever be different after having a portion… Read More →

What Is The Best Relationship Advice Someone Gave Me Recently?

Do you struggle with relationships?  Are you at ease in the company of others?  Or do you often look to get away from social situations, preferring to not have to parry through potential… Read More →

The Marvel Way

For those of us that have followed the history of Marvel Comics for a long time, Sean Howe’s new book tells more specifics about the general information we already knew. And unfortunately, a… Read More →

200 Movies That Changed My World: #198. Looper – If Could Go Back In Time And Kill Hitler When He Was A Young Boy, Would You?

This is a review of the 2012 film “Looper” starring the extraordinary actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Jeff Daniels, and Emily Blunt, written and directed by Rian Johnson. This review is part of a… Read More →

What Can You Learn That Will Profit You? #3 – Why Pursue Education?

Sometimes it is important for certain things to be said publicly.  Often it doesn’t matter who says them.  It’s more important that someone says them. – - The importance of trying to educate yourself… Read More →

The End Of The Innocence

Today, Lance Armstrong began the confessional stage of his life’s story, starting a new presentation of his public image. Tonight, by coincidence, I happened to watch Ron Howard’s 2008 film “Frost/Nixon.” It’s interesting how… Read More →

For Writers And Readers: Why Write?

When do you write something for public consideration?  I often write shortly after I’ve realized or learned something personally, a new realization to me, something I perceive to be uncommonly known, yet uncommonly… Read More →

Craigslist Joe

You may have heard about this film and thought, “I wonder if that’s any good?”  This was a great film.  I highly recommend it. While the film suggests many people are intrinsically good,… Read More →

Sarah Polley, Michelle Williams, Sarah Silverman And Other Failed Loves

“I’d like to propose a toast to Harry and Sally.  To Harry and Sally . . . If Marie or I had found either of them remotely attractive, we would not be here… Read More →

For Writers: Quoting Other Writers

Why do writers often use other writer’s quotes in their introductory pages, chapter headings, or text? One of the best things you can reveal through your writing is how much you have read,… Read More →

400 Songs That Shape My World: #398 “Dance With Me” By Orleans

This is a list of 400 songs that continue to shape my world, the soundtrack of my life.  I encourage you to click on the above video to hear the song as you… Read More →

Something To Look Forward To? ScriptShadow Gives A Rare “Genius” Review To A New Screenplay: Desparate Hours

Have you ever read the extremely popular screenplay writing blog “ScriptShadow”? I don’t read it often, but I have enjoyed reading its reviews and essays about screenplay writing from time to time. If… Read More →

Les Misérables

If you have not seen this lovely video explaining the different process that was used to film the singers in the upcoming major motion picture version of “Les Misérables,” starring Anne Hathaway, then… Read More →

The Joys Of Being Part Of A Clever And Courteous Relationship

What makes the 2009 film “The Young Victoria” so uncommonly good when compared to other romances or other historical British monarchy films? “The Young Victoria” a couple of times already.  It is so good that I will have… Read More →

Florence + The Machine – Shake It Out

I rarely simply post lyrics.  But there are warranted exceptions.  These lyrics are so smart and well said.  While in rhyme and rhythm, they read as clearly as prose.  This is a great… Read More →

The Dark Knight Rises – Film Review – A Hero Is Simply An Ordinary Person Who Chooses To Take On The Problems They See

I did what I said I would do.  As you can see from the stub above, I went to see The Dark Knight Rises this evening.  It is a great film.  I give… Read More →

When Dark Nights Arise, Dark Knights Rise Up In Response

I had no intention of posting another post today.  But I have long been a big fan of mythical stories, movies, and superheroes.  I’ve long been a proponent of comic books and graphic… Read More →

The Great Gatsby 2013

Last night I saw the above trailer for the upcoming film version of “The Great Gatsby.” When I heard Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan were cast to play in a new film version… Read More →

Vows

Vows    ~ by OneMoreOption Tonight, I watched the 2012 film “The Vow.”  I really enjoyed it.  Channing Tatum pulls his weight in the lead role. Growing up in “broken” families, vows have… Read More →

Tonight, I Finally Watched “Twilight”

Tonight, I Finally Watched “Twilight”    ~ by OneMoreOption So, tonight I’m watching the original “Twilight” movie from 2008.  I have not read any of the books nor seen any of the other films… Read More →

Understanding Compounding Profitablity

- – Understanding Compounding Profitablity . . .~ by OneMoreOption In the 2008 film “Fireflies In The Garden,” Academy Award nominated actress, Emily Watson’s character Jane says to her nephew, Michael: “You’re a… Read More →

What Is Sarah’s Key?

What Is Sarah’s Key?    ~ by OneMoreOption The older I get, there seem to be fewer artworks that rise to a level where I want to share them with others.  I don’t know… Read More →

Someone Please Notify Me When The Santorum Traveling Carnival Show Is Over

Someone Please Notify Me When The Santorum Traveling Carnival Show Is Over    ~ by OneMoreOption Rick Santorum’s campaign released this position paper on Santorum’s campaign website.  It is undated and unsigned, but… Read More →

Anna Massey

I became aware today that an actress I admire passed away last year.  Her name is Anna Massey. She made me laugh in one of my favorite films of all time:  “The Tall… Read More →