Nick Nolte sharing a laugh on the set of ‘The Thin Red Line’ (1998)

Nick Nolte as Lt. Colonel Gordon Tall and John Travolta Brig. General David Quintard in ‘The Thin Red Line (1998)

Nick Nolte on the set of ‘The Thin Red Line’ (1998)

Director Terrence Malick on the set of ‘The Thin Red Line’ (1998)

Sean Penn as Sargeant Edward Welsh in “The Thin Red Line” (1998) 

Picking up where I left off..  the 1998 film “The Thin Red Line” as suggested by ‘Shootthepianoplayer’.  

To All My Friends…

I am sorry for the short hiatus (4 months).  Yes, I am still alive.   Yes… the book deal is still in the works….and most definitely yes… I will continue watching and reviewing movies  (keep the suggestions coming). To my new followers… Welcome aboard and in the words of the immortal Betty Davis… “Fasten Your seatbelts … we are in for a bumpy night (months)”.  For my continued friends … I haven’t forgotten you… Let the good times continue to roll.   Missed all of you…

Best Regards, 

Dad (Steve) 

Hey Everyone-I am sorry that I have been absent the last few weeks, but work has been crazy and until Hollywood calls for a new CriticI have to pay the bills somehow.LOL! Then I have computer problems which are not fixed!  Anyway I am still up for new requests, but I also am going to fulfill a promise and give my top 20 films, starting with number 20.  I look forward to your comments. Dads number 20……The Shining

whatkindofstorythisis asked: A Christmas Story is my favorite christmas movie too! Merry Christmas :) And, I wanted to ask you about your opinion about the movie The Shining. I just've red the book and actually, now, I'm a bit dissapointed in the movie

Good Evening… A Christmas Story makes me laugh everytime. I also read ‘The Shining’ and agree that the movie ame up a little short.. But then again, try to find any movie that actually lived up to the book. I also reveiwed ‘The Shining’ about 3-4 months ago and did give it a good review.  Mostly based upon Nicholsen’s performance and the scenes as depicted by Stanley Kubrick. Ihope that your holiday was enjoyable.

All My Best,

Steve    

Great Christmas Animated Movie Trivia….

The voice of the narrator and the ‘Grinch’ from the movie ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ is none other than ……. Boris Karloff!

“It’s still smiling…”

A Christmas Story (1983)

All I want for Christmas is  …. you!

A Christmas Story (1983)

“Ho Ho Ho …What Do You Want For Christmas …Kid?” Reminds me of the first Department Store Santa I went to see.

‘A Christmas Story’ (1983) 

Ralphie (Peter Billingsly) in ‘A Christmas Story’ (1983)