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Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
Milagro Beanfield War (1988) - Farmers in a small southwestern town fight for their way of life against a developer that is slowly buying up both their land and water rights. Directed by Robert Redford Starring Ruben Blades, Sonia Braga, Daniel Stern Why You Will... Continue Reading →
To Tax Or Not, Cars and Video, Coming Back!
"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... Continue Reading →
On Books – The Stories That Changed Me
Along the course of a lifetime of reading, some stories have a greater effect than others. These are the writings that changed me. 1: Cask of Amontillado Edgar Allen Poe – The story that made me fall in love with short stories. It began my journey to understand that storytelling was more than just telling... Continue Reading →
Taxi Driver (1976)
Taxi Driver (1976) - Travis Bickle (De Niro) is outraged by the decadence and disorder he sees from the driver's seat of his taxi in New York City at night. His attempt to rescue a beautiful young campaign worker and an underage prostitute lead him deeper into madness. Directed by Martin Scorsese ... Continue Reading →
Fictional Influence, The Ratings and Super Bowl Ads!
"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... Continue Reading →
What I’m Reading – Trafalgar
Trafalgar by Nicholas Best (2018) - One of the greatest sea battles in history is placed within its full historical context and introduces us to the actors in very human terms I will get my only quibble with this book out of the way first. The subtitle, “The Untold Story” borders on the absurd. I... Continue Reading →
The Secret Garden (1949)
The Secret Garden (1949) - An orphaned girl is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire. What awaits her there are secrets. Family secrets, including a secret cousin and a secret garden that may hold the key to all their troubles. Directed by Fred M. Wilcox ... Continue Reading →
Ranting In Color, In the Public Domain, and a New Year's Reminder
"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 →
The Year in Review, The Year Ahead and Those We Lost
"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 →