Tag Archives: Hollywood

Guest Author: Kenneth L. Decroo – Right Turn, Clyde

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

For most guest authors, I let the author’s bio speak for itself. However, author Ken Decroo says little in his official bio about the ‘life worth writing about’ that he has led. This is a man I would love to … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged animal trainer, ASL, Clint Eastwood, Clyde, Harrison Ford, Hollywood, humour, John Boorman, orang utang, thriller, Washoeproject | 23 Comments

“A gift of laughter…”

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

As I’m on a research mission this weekend, and having spent much of the week in hospital waiting rooms, I have dredged up a couple of old ones to share.This one was written two years ago… Rafael Sabatini is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, fiction, Film | Tagged adventure, Black Swan, Captain Blood, Errol Flynn, Hollywood, imagination, Photography, Rafael Sabatini, Silent movies, Stewart Granger, Tyrone Power, writing | 39 Comments

Twisted history…

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I enjoy research. For a writer, this is obviously a good thing. I love following an obscure reference to its source or delving into the past in search of what, for want of a better word, could be called ‘the … Continue reading →

Posted in consciousness, History, The Silent Eye | Tagged Braveheart, cinema, consensus, history, Hollywood, perception, perspective, Scotland, truth | 8 Comments

Behind the times…

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Louis XIV, by Bernini. Image: Louis le Grand “Verily, verily, do I say unto thee, Be wary of those who write your history.” ….so wrote Stuart a little while ago. Reading it, you might be forgiven for thinking of … Continue reading →