Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
(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 →
"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) - 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) - 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 →
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 →
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)–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 →
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 →
Another Thin Man (1939) - Nick and Nora Charles (along with Asta the dog and their new baby Nicki) set out to solve another mystery of who is plotting against an old family friend. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy Why You Will Like It: Perfect combination of light comedy and... Continue Reading →
Some newer films that have hit my screen: Girl On The Train (2016) - A tale of two movies. When Emily Blunt is on screen as a divorced alcoholic disintegrating under the weight of an obsession, this is a spellbinding movie. Then there is the rest of the movie. There aren't any other performances to write... Continue Reading →
