Stagecoach (1939) - 9 people find themselves stuck on a stagecoach, threatened by Indian attack and their own secrets. Director - John Ford Starring - John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine ... Continue Reading →
Stagecoach (1939)
Grumpy Old Folks, No Oscar for Max and the Record Industry
"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 →
Little Caesar (1931)
Little Caesar (1931) - Rico (Robinson), small town hood, moves to the city and rises quickly through the ranks. His natural viciousness sweeps all his competition to the side. Killing the wrong man will eventually bring "Little Caesar" down. Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy ... Continue Reading →
Movie – Night of the Hunter
Night of the Hunter (1955) - A travelling preacher with a dangerous past marries a the young widow of a thief who hid $10,000. He won't let anything stand in his way to that fortune. Director - Charles Laughton Starring - Robert Mitchum,... Continue Reading →
RIP Nichols, Elliott and White
Last week we lost several great folks in the media. A moment for each of them. Bob Elliott was part of one of the great radio comedy teams of all time, "Bob and Ray". With his partner Ray Goulding. Beginning as radio announcers at a station in Boston, they discovered a natural and easy style... Continue Reading →
Movie – Ponyo
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 →
Movie Quick Reviews
Newer movies and some quick reviews J. Edgar (2015) - A rather disjointed look at the life of one of the central figures in 20th Century American history. Powerful, corrupt, respected and reviled, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover was a focus of power for almost half the century. Leonardo DiCaprio does a wonderful job as... Continue Reading →
Movie – All The King's Men
All The King's Men (1949) - A small town "honest man" politician is destroyed by the perils of power and popularity. His rise and fall will destroy the lives of those who are closest to him and believe in him the most. Based on the Pullitzer Prize winning novel of the same name by Robert Penn Warren. Directed... Continue Reading →
Movie – Checking Out
Checking Out (2005) - Morris Applebaum (Peter Falk) decides that after 90+ years, a legendary acting career and three children with the great love of his life, it's time to drop the final curtain. He sends invitations to his children and all his friends for a huge party before he kills himself. His children are... Continue Reading →
January 11 and 18 weeks
Podcasts for the weeks of January 11 & 18, 2016 Playing catch up. For the week of January 11, we look at Super Bowl advertising (an annual favorite of mine), continue to examine the new business models of the digital age (some of which aren't really all that new) plus discuss the wisdom (or lack... Continue Reading →
