Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
It's been a couple weeks since I last posted. I'd love to report that it was because lots of wonderful things were happening, but that would be a lie. Nor has anything horrible happened. That's really the problem. It's just more and more and more of the same. What it's really been is depressing. I... Continue Reading →
(Quick looks at newer movies) The Huntsman - Winter's War (2016) - A sequel/prequel to 2012's "Snow White and the Huntsman", beautiful visuals and a solid cast can't make up for a slow, predictable and dull script. There is not a single moment of this movie I'd like to see again, and it features Charlize Theron!... 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 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 →
At the encouragement of my parish priest, I started cycling about fifteen years ago. It wasn't a brand new activity. I had biked in college. Two of my friends were serious cyclists and I tagged along with them. These two chapters of my biking life have two things in common. Then and now, I was... Continue Reading →
Dark Passage (1947) A man convicted of murdering his wife (Bogart) gets unexpected help from a woman who believes in his innocence (Bacall). Directed by Delmer Daves Starring - Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall An innovative noir film, and the third of four that the stars... Continue Reading →
(These posts will appear when there is something to report) You may notice a change in the headline. It should have come up sooner but I'm still wrapping my head around it. I am no longer technically "unemployed". I never appeared in the government's unemployment statistics for the simple reason that I never qualified for... Continue Reading →
You Can't Cheat An Honest Man (1939) - A circus owner (W.C. Fields) with a tendency to run out on his debts, has to deal with various issues at the circus and his daughter's love life. Directed by George Marshall Starring: W.C. Fields,... Continue Reading →
Not much happened this week, so I'll spare you any blathering. No significant change in the primary number. This is just normal fluctuations. The weather conspired against any more riding after a good start to the week. It's been good to be back in the saddle (and a new saddle pad is coming next week!)... 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 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 Public Enemy (1931) - Two neighborhood boys rise through the ranks of local crime. They come face to face with the reality of the life they have chosen. Directed by William Wellman Starring - James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Joan Blondell Before there was... Continue Reading →
