Tag Archives: Kevin Keelan

FLIX PIX (1267): “HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING: A Portrait of a Man’s World Circa 1952”

Posted on May 18, 2024 by KPKeelan

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (directed by David Swift, 1967) *** (out of 5) . > The Poet had a good point when he said: “You can’t go home again”. . I remember 10-year old Kevin emerging from … Continue reading →

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Audible KPK (3): “Beta, Beta in the Wall, Who’s The Fattest Fish of All? (by KPKeelan)

Posted on May 18, 2024 by KPKeelan

. > In the Santa Cruz of the early 90’s, I regularly performed at a local “Performer’s Showcase Open Mike”- over 100 times. Acts were supposed to be a maximum of 8 minutes long, but I struggled to fit some … Continue reading →

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FLIX PIX (1266): “Paul Newman and Robert Redford Pull Off THE STING”

Posted on May 17, 2024 by KPKeelan

THE STING (directed by George Roy Hill, 1973) **** (out of 5) . > This George Roy Hill caper/revenge was a huge box office and critical hit, garnering much Oscar attention, and winning Best Picture of 1973. . It seems like … Continue reading →

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Audible KPK (2): “Mexico, 1968” (by KPKeelan)

Posted on May 17, 2024 by KPKeelan

. > In the Santa Cruz of the early 90’s, I regularly performed at a local “Performer’s Showcase Open Mike”- over 100 times. Acts were supposed to be a maximum of 8 minutes long, but I struggled to fit some … Continue reading →

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FLIX PIX (1265): “Mike Leigh Looks at the Effects of Thatcherism in: MEANTIME”

Posted on May 16, 2024 by KPKeelan

MEANTIME (directed by Mike Leigh, 1983) ***+ (out of 5) * > British treasure Mike Leigh directed this family drama for BBC TV in the early 80’s, near the start of his accomplished career. . Like almost all his work, it’s … Continue reading →

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Audible KPK (1): “Elementary Tales” (by KPKeelan)

Posted on May 16, 2024 by KPKeelan

. > In the Santa Cruz of the early 90’s, I regularly performed at a local “Performer’s Showcase Open Mike”- over 100 times. Acts were supposed to be a maximum of 8 minutes long, but I struggled to fit some … Continue reading →

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FLIX PIX (1264): “Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe Are: THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL”

Posted on May 15, 2024 by KPKeelan

THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL (directed by Laurence Olivier, 1957) **+ (out of 5) . > I wanted to enjoy this unlikely pairing of Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe. . I didn’t, much. . The only real pleasures here were … Continue reading →

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DREAMtime-15: “Kevin Takes a Turban” (by KPKeelan)

Posted on May 15, 2024 by KPKeelan

DREAMtime 15: Kevin Takes a Turban * > Kevin Wilson is a happily married writer in his late 30’s… Having had some success with his first novel, he is trying hard to complete the follow-up. Kevin lives on the outskirts of … Continue reading →

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FLIX PIX (1263): “Benedict Cumberbatch is DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS”

Posted on May 14, 2024 by KPKeelan

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (directed by Sam Raimi, 2022) *** (out of 5) . > I seem to remember the reviews for this installment of the wildly successful franchise to have been tepid at best, but liked the … Continue reading →

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DREAMtime-14: “Blackmailing God For Fun and Profit” (by KPKeelan)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by KPKeelan

* DREAMtime-14: Blackmailing God For Fun and Profit > My childhood pal John Mazor and I were talking about this “God” character. It seemed we both had some serious issues with The Guy. . He always seemed to be making … Continue reading →

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