Book – The Complete King Arthur

The Complete King Arthur - Many Faces, One Hero" by John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews.  Inner Traditions (2017) - In English culture, there are few figures to challenge the stature of King Arthur.  The question of the historical basis of Arthur, and therefore all the stories that surround him, has raged for centuries.  Dozens of sites... Continue Reading →

Meet John Doe (1941) + an Extra!

Meet John Doe (1941) - A man down on his luck (Cooper) meets a newspaper reporter (Stanwyck) who needs a front for a publicity stunt.  A fake letter claims that "John Doe" is going to kill himself because the government is so screwed up.  What starts as a publicity stunt turns into a political movement... Continue Reading →

Solaris ( 2002)

Solaris (2002) - A psychiatrist (Clooney), still struggling with the death of his wife (McElhone), is called to a space station orbiting a strange planet.  Something has gone wrong with the crew and a person from his past believes that only the doctor can figure out the solution. Directed by Steven Soderberg        ... Continue Reading →

Sex Sells, Return of Vinyl, April Fools Fake

"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY.  It can be heard 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 choose to add or subtract words at a moment's notice.  WRFA-LP is... Continue Reading →

Books – Two From John Grisham

Rogue Lawyer (2015) and Sycamore Row (2013) by John Grisham - I can't tell you if John Grisham is a great writer.  There is no argument that he is a great storyteller.  On this blog there is no higher praise possible.  His books routinely make their way to the top of the bestseller lists and... Continue Reading →

Flying Leathernecks (1951)

Flying Leathernecks (1951) - A Marine Corps Major (John Wayne) leads a squadron of pilots into battle over Guadalcanal during the Second World War.  He will fight with one of his officers (Robert Ryan) as they train their pilots in a new style of flying during one of the most brutal battles in the Pacific.... Continue Reading →

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