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 →
Hollywood Battle, Weather Weirdness, Terrible Movie Advice
"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 →
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 →
Do We Need To Stream?, Future of Smart Speakers, Apple Spoke
"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 →
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 →