Bullitt (1968)

Bullitt (1968) - A San Francisco detective walks a thin line as he tries to track the crime boss who ordered the death of a witness in police custody.  Directed by Peter Yates                             Starring Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bissett, Robert Vaughn I was... Continue Reading →

The Caine Mutiny (1954)

The Caine Mutiny (1954)- Did the captain of the U.S.S. Caine lose control of his faculties in the face of a threat to the safety of his ship?  The officers of the Caine are faced with the most difficult decision of their careers, and one that will put them all on trial.  Humphrey Bogart leads... Continue Reading →

Chasing 3000 (2010)

Chasing 3000 (2010) - Two boys raised on Pittsburgh Pirate baseball, find themselves transplanted to California as their hero, Roberto Clemente, heads toward his historic 3,000th hit.  So they do they only reasonable thing they can.  They steal a car and start the drive back home. Directed by Gregory Lanesey             ... Continue Reading →

Them! (1954)

Them! (1954) - Atomic experiments result in giant ants that rampage across the American southwest. Directed by Gordon Douglas                      Starring - James Whitmore, Joan Weldon, Edmund                                       ... Continue Reading →

Mystery, Alaska (1999)

Mystery, Alaska (1999) - A small, hockey-obsessed town in Alaska wins the chance to bring the New York Rangers to town for a televised match. Directed by Jay Roach                                Starring Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Burt Reynolds,         ... Continue Reading →

Disney Squeezes, Media Marvels, Bad TV Ideas

"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 →

Cadillac Records (2008)

Cadillac Records (2008) - The barely factual story of Chess Records in Chicago.  Leonard Chess (Adrain Brody) advanced the careers of some of the greatest blues artists of his time. Directed by Darnell Martin                        Starring Adrian Brody, Cedric the Entertainer, Mos Def,    ... Continue Reading →

Movies For Your Halloween

Next to Christmas, Halloween is the best holiday for themed movies!  The problem is choosing from all the options.  I will admit that horror films are not my strength, but there are some foundational classics that every movie fan should see, and you can watch over and over again.  So if you're looking for some... Continue Reading →

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