Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
The Uncanny Christmas ValleyThe Polar Express (2004) – A boy who with doubts about the existence of Santa goes on a magical train trip to the North Pole.Directed by Robert ZemeckisStarring – Tom Hanks, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye, Peter ScolariWhy I Liked It – A Christmas movie that understands what Christmas is about.Let’s get the... Continue Reading →
Rediscovering A Childhood FavoriteMr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) – The near-sighted cartoon character is on Broadway playing Ebenezer Scrooge in this musical version of the Christmas classic. Directed by Abe Levitow Starring – Jim Backus, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, Royal Dano, Paul Frees, Joan Gardner Why I Liked It – A childhood favorite! Season favorites... Continue Reading →
Princess Mononoke (1997) - A young prince leaves his people to fight an evil that is spreading across the land and threatens his own life. He arrives to a war between humans and those who live in the great forest.Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Starring (voices only)- Billy Bob Thornton, Gillian AndersonWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
Wizards (1977) - In a post-apocalyptic world two wizards battle for supremacy. One relies on the old ways of faire, while the other has turned to technology. Directed by Ralph Bakshi If you were in college in the last '70s to early '80s my bet is there was at least one showing of this movie... 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 →
Mary and Max (2009) - An awkward eight year old from Australia becomes pen pals with a forty year old, overweight man in New York City with Asperger's Syndrome. Each of them finds a way through the challenges of their lives through the letters they share. Director - Adam Elliott ... 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 →
Podcast for the week of April 4, 2016 This week on the TVFTP podcast: I take a moment to note the passing of actress Patty Duke. While once a big star, today she is probably unknown to people under the age of 50. An amazing life and body of work. The whole social media thing... Continue Reading →
Ponyo (2008) - A goldfish princess falls in love with a little boy and does everything in her power to become a girl to be with him. More Miyazaki magic. The attention to detail, the outstanding storytelling, always an a top quality voice cast. I'm not sure how to communicate the wonder of a Miyazaki... Continue Reading →
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