Happy Independence Day!

It's baseball, hot dogs and fireworks for the Family Phlipside.  Have a great day however you celebrate.  We are not a perfect nation, but we have the structure to keep getting closer.

What's (Not) Happening

After years of producing content here, it feels strange to go silent this way. I thought a quick note of explanation might be in order. A variety of events in my life converged, creating a situation where I had to make the choice to shut down the radio program. I’ve discussed that before. But beyond... Continue Reading →

A Closing Announcement

This is a difficult post to write. This week's programs of "The View From The Phlipside" will be the final ones.  The same goes for the podcast. This is a decision I have agonized over for months now.  The underlying reason is simple.  I have been "under-employed" for over two years now.  That means that... Continue Reading →

Jackie Brown (1997)

Jackie Brown (1997) – A down on her luck stewardess has to outsmart a gun smuggler who has decided she is a threat to his business. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro Why You Will Like It – A couple solid performances make up for an uninspired version... Continue Reading →

Smokey and The Bandit (1977)

 Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – Is it possible to get a truckload of beer from Texas to Atlanta in a day? It’s the ultimate “good old boy” challenge, with car chases, car crashes, lots of laughs and just a bit of romance thrown in. Directed by Hal Needham Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Fields, Jerry... Continue Reading →

A Week of Questions!

"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY, Monday through Friday around 7:30 AM.  The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program.  Mostly because the host may suddenly add or subtract words at a moment's notice.  WRFA-LP is not responsible for any such silliness or... Continue Reading →

Throne of Blood

Throne of Blood (1957) - A powerful general listens to his ambitious wife as he contemplates betrayal, murder and power.  Director: Akira Kurosawa                                                    Starring Toshiro Mifune Why You Will Like... Continue Reading →

Midnight Run (1988)

Midnight Run (1988) - A bounty hunter has to bring a runaway mob accountant back before his bail forfeiture hearing.  A simple job, except for the mob boss who is trying to kill the accountant, the FBI trying to protect a different operation, a rival bounty hunter who specializes in messing things up, and the... Continue Reading →

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