Throne of Blood (1957) - A powerful general listens to his ambitious wife as he contemplates betrayal, murder and power. Director: Akira Kurosawa Starring Toshiro Mifune Why You Will Like... Continue Reading →
Throne of Blood
Midnight Run (1988)
Midnight Run (1988) - A bounty hunter has to bring a runaway mob accountant back before his bail forfeiture hearing. A simple job, except for the mob boss who is trying to kill the accountant, the FBI trying to protect a different operation, a rival bounty hunter who specializes in messing things up, and the... Continue Reading →
A Beautiful Mind, Black Panther, Takers
(Some newer movies I've seen recently) A Beautiful Mind (2001) - The story of genius John Nash, who struggles with mental illness as he expands the world of mathematics. Directed by Ron Howard ... Continue Reading →
Watching You Watching, Television's Demise?, Apple Speaks
"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 or... Continue Reading →
The Spanish Prisoner (1997)
The Spanish Prisoner (1997) - Corporate intrigue, deception and betrayal surround the inventor of a multi-million dollar process that everyone wants. Directed by David Mamet Starring Steve Martin, Ben Gazzara, Campbell Scott, Rebecca Pidgeon Why You Will Like It – a predictable mystery with a small surprise at the end. Mamet’s reputation is built on the quality... Continue Reading →
Big Night (1996)
Big Night (1996) - Two brothers are on the verge of losing their restaurant, when the chance to feed a big star falls into their lives. Directed by Stanley Tucci/Campbell Scott Starring Tony Shaloub, Stanley Tucci, ... Continue Reading →
The Passenger (1975)
ThePassenger (1975) – A war correspondent takes over the identity of a dead man without knowing that the man was a gun smuggler. He struggles to understand why he has done this and what it means to his life moving forward. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni Starring Jack Nicholson, Maria Schneider Why You Will Like It: A unique directorial vision... Continue Reading →
American Made, Pirate Radio, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies
Some newer films that have hit my screen: American Made (2017) - An attempt to make an American hero out of a drug smuggler. Is Tom Cruise fun to watch in this highly fictionalized version of former TWA pilot Barry Seals' life? Yes, he is. But the script takes even more liberties than usual with... Continue Reading →
M (1931)
M (1931)–A child killer disrupts the lives of his city to until both the police and the organized criminals do everything in their power to capture him. Directed by Fritz Lang ... Continue Reading →
Papillon (1972)
Papillion (1973)–A career criminal is sent to the worst prison in the French penal system. Eventually he will face the challenge of attempting an escape from the legendary Devil’s Island. Directed by Franklin Schaffner Starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman Why You Will Like It: Two great actors bring an intense friendship... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 