Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
This program began when I was approached by Dennis Drew from WRFA-LP, Jamestown something like six years ago. The station has been my "home" ever since. It represents so much that I believe in about local media. First and foremost, it's local. So many local folks stepping up bring music (or commentary) that they are... Continue Reading →
Fascinating article over at io9, "50 Brilliant Science Fiction Movies that Everyone Should See At Least Once". My quick count says I've seen 33 of them. The itself isn't particularly surprising. It ranges from Fritz Lang's 1927 "Metropolis" to 2015's "The Martian". "Frankenstein", "Star Wars", "2001", "Dr. Stranglove", "Back to the Future", there are plenty... Continue Reading →
Podcast for the week of November 9, 2015 We take a moment to comment on comments, note the passing of the actor who brought the horror movies one its greatest villains and looking at making old technology almost new. The View From the Phlipside podcast includes all three programs for the week listed. All materials... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. 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... Continue Reading →
Seven Samurai (1954) - A small farming village is threatened by repeated bandit attacks. They decide to hire samurai warriors to defeat the bandits once and for all. Directed by Akira Kurosawa Starring - Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura Generally acknowledged as one of, if not the, greatest Japanese film of all time. Most American audiences... Continue Reading →
Podcast for the week of November 2, 2015 Shaming the telemarketers and robocallers, consideration of not only WHAT is News but WHEN should it be reported. Finally, my serious concerns about the new Star Trek franchise entry. The View From the Phlipside podcast includes all three programs for the week listed. All materials and opinions... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. 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... Continue Reading →
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894) - A collection of stories about communities of wild animals mixed in with narrative poems. The best known stories are the title story, and "Rikki Tikki Tavi". There are also stories about seals, elephants and animals working with the Royal Army serving in India. Since the release of... Continue Reading →
Alfie (1966) - A Cockney playboy plays the field without remorse until he is finally confronted with some of the consequences of his lifestyle. Directed by:Lewis Gilbert Starring: Michael Caine, Shelly Winters, Vivian Merchant, Jane Asher, Denholm Elliot This movie presents an interesting dilemma. Alfie Elkins is a fairly nasty piece of work. He treats... Continue Reading →
Podcast for the week of October 26, 2015 I confess to being mistaken (and the old line media being right!), I rant a little about clickbait, plus I take a look at how Facebook has been making my life a better place. Seriously. The View From the Phlipside podcast includes all three programs for the... Continue Reading →
