Jean de Florette Released 1986 ”Jean de Florette” is an Italian /French period drama film directed by Claude Berri and based on the novel by Marcel Pagnol. It has a sequel called “Manon des Sources” released in 1986 also. It was produced by Pierre Grunstein and Alan Poire. It stars the very talented cast of…
”To Kill A Mocingbird” Written by Harper Lee ”To Kill A Mockingbird” is an American novel written in 1960 by Harper Lee. It is a masterpiece among classic American literature and won the Pulitzer Prize. It has been categorized as a Southern Gothic novel by some because of the extreme nightmarish setting and feel of…
An Ugly Truth I want to dedicate this month´s editorial and blogs to an element of storytelling. This element is in so many masterpieces of art. It is on the TV and in the movies. It´s also in blogs, books, sculptures and paintings. It is an ugly truth of history and present day found in…
Misery released 1990 “Misery” is an American psychological horror film based on a Stephen King novel. It stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen and it was directed by Rob Reiner. It was produced by Rob Reiner, Andrew Sheinman, Jeffrey Stott and Steve Nicolaides. The music was by Marc Shaiman. Kathy Bates won…
Groundhog Day Released 1993 ”Groundhog Day” is an American comedy, fantasy, sci-fi film written by Harrold Ramis and Danny Rubin. It was produced by Trevor Albert and Harold Ramis and directed by Harold Ramis. The cast of talented actors include Bill Murray, Andie Macdowell, and Chris Elliot. This is a comedy classic that withstands the…
The Shining released 1980 “The Shining” is an American supernatural, psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrik. The screenplay was written by Stanley Kubrik and Diane Johnson and is based on Stephen King´s 1977 novel also called “The Shining”. It stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. (full blog)