Camelot (1967) - The story of King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot, based on the smash Broadway hit of the same name.Directed by Joshua Logan Starring - Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco NeroWhy I Liked It - The music remains wonderful and singable.I am going to upset people again. It comes with the job. From... Continue Reading →
The No Music Musical
Irma la Douce (1963) - A naive police officers falls for an idealistic prostitute in Paris.Directed by Billy Wilder Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemon, Lou JacobiWhy I Liked It - Fun, lighthearted silliness.There's a lot that shows this movies age here. The cleaned up Hollywood version of sex workers. These are picture... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman (2017) - A musical version of the life of the great American showman, P.T. Barnum. Director: Michael Gracey Starring: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya Why I Liked It: Catchy tunes and fun spectacle with a little history offer an inspiring tribute to an American icon. There may be no more... Continue Reading →
Failing at Social Media, Creativity, and Smartphones
"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 →
Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert
Finally got the chance to watch my DVR recording of NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar in Concert". The original Broadway version was a must-have recording when I was in high school and college. I still know almost all the words to every song in the show. So I was pretty excited when I heard about the... Continue Reading →
The Honeymooners Return, View of Reality, Time Wasting!
"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 →
Damn Yankees! (1958)
Damn Yankees! (1958) - The movie version of the hit Broadway musical. A middle-aged Joe Boyd makes a deal with the devil (Ray Walston). In return for his soul, Joe becomes Joe Hardy (Tab Hunter), a younger version of himself with all his baseball skills ready to go. It's the chance to help his beloved... Continue Reading →
Spy Stuff, The Art of the Ad Lib, and TV Musicals
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. 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... Continue Reading →