The King's Speech - (2010) Quite simply this is the best movie I've seen in a very long time. Fabulous script, incredible acting, wonderful story. THIS is what movies are supposed to be about. This is the story of a man who was never supposed to be king and never wanted to be king. Albert was... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Hot Family Feud
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. It may surprise you to discover that there's a TV show that's been around... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Supermarket Blues
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. I was standing in the checkout aisle at my favorite grocery store this past... Continue Reading →
R.I.P. Chuck Tanner
This is a slightly belated farewell to former Pirates manager Chuck Tanner. Tanner wasn't the greatest of all the Bucco bosses but I'm not sure anyone ever looked like he enjoyed his job more. Manager of the last Pirate World Series team he also led the drug addled Bucs teams of the middle '80s. I... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – NBCUNIVERSAL logo
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. I'll be honest and tell you this next story is probably NOT the most... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Super Bowl ads
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. You know I just looked up going into last weekend and realized that it... Continue Reading →
Thoughts at 53
A moment, as the odometer of my life rolls over one more time, on what I think I've learned about myself over the years. I've spent too much of my life being afraid. Afraid of failure, of coming up short, of not being what I need to be, want to be, ought to be. I'm... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Sing the Song!
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. I was really kind of stumped for a third show this week. There was... Continue Reading →
Tidbits from my travels
Just got back from my first ever trip to Charlotte NC. A few thoughts: Perhaps it was just enjoying the Spring like conditions as compared to what I knew awaited me at home but Charlotte strikes me as a lovely city. Cities with dedication to civic green space, fountains and public statuary always appeal to... Continue Reading →
View From the Phlipside – Kevin Smith
My name is Jay Phillippi and I've spent my life in and around the media. TV, radio, the movies and more. I love them, and I hate them and I always have an opinion. Call this the View from the Phlipside. Last week at the Sundance Film Festival movie director Kevin Smith was interviewed about... Continue Reading →
