Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Raymond Chandler
MR. CHANDLER is a very clever word prosodist. His characters of the 40s leap off the page and get us excited. His work of characterization in 'The Big Sleep' and 'The Long Goodbye' is so very strong. His style reminds one of listening to early Charlie Parker. There is such a zing to the powerful prose of R. Chandler.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Monday, August 18, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Saul Bellow
MODERN WRITERS like Saul Bellow possess marvelous qualities. I am reading again Bellow's crafty novel, 'The Victim.' It is an intense saga of an angst-ridden soul named Asa Leventhal. It is powerful writing personified. I also recommend Mr Bellow's very feisty books, 'Augie March' and 'Herzog. Sophisticated works.
Jeanne Crain...Film Icon, Indeed
DANGEROUS CROSSING is a sly, engaging film noir movie. The best thing about this oddnik film happens to be the fiercely elegant performnce of Jeanne Crain. She thrillingly dominates this particular cinematic work. Of course the crusty Michael Rennie is engaging in this one also. Have fun with this coy, film noir morsel.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
The Great One...Robin Williams...Has Passed
SHOCK HIT HARD TODAY!..When the news came on ABC this evening that Robin Williams had passed I broke down completely. I have so many truly fantastic memories of the work of this tremendously creative man. I remember one of my sons and how he loved Robin in the movie, 'Popeye.' Also, I remember well the strong work Robin had in unique films like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' And of course there was Robin and his super working out in the marvelously funny TV show, ' Mork and Mindy.' It is rough when the great ones leave us. We appreciate from the bottom of our hearts the glorious passion of the mighty one, Mr. Williams. R.I.P....ROBIN!
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Friday, August 8, 2014
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
The Tough Hombre...James M. Cain
HARD-NOSED JAMES M. CAIN books are a trip. The macho author of tough tales could spin some vigorous, sleekly modern prose,,I have recently enjoyed again 'Serenade' (his harsh book on the opera singer having a hard time ) and also I liked 'Postman Always Rings Twice' a Cain book with many twists. The man is uncanny...he writes so well.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
John Steinbeck...A Man Who Understood U.S. Culture
JOHN STEINBECK'S 1937 WORK and I met again. Yes, I recently re-read Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men.' I was amazed by his prose...his emotional dexterity in bringing to life the regular people...those who had little in the 1930s. It is difficult to produce a literary work that has gigantic ripple effects on a country's culture. However, Steinbeck brought the 'Mice and Men; characters of George and Lenny wildly to life. This small book has a remarkable sense of style. When you read this you discover what life is about and that is a good thing.
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COOLING OFF WITH WEST COAST JAZZ is loads of fun. The temp is wildly hot now and so I listened to Art Pepper jazz, grand West Coast stuff....
