The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) - The adventures of a loyal, if naïve officer in His Majesty’s service. Beginning as a bright, young officer during the Boer War, the world changes around Clive “Sugar” Candy, challenging him to do likewise.Directed by Michael PowellStarring Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr, Anton WalbrookWhy I Liked It... Continue Reading →
To Be A Bit of Silliness
To Be Or Not To Be (1942) - As World War II begins, a Polish acting company is drawn into the underground fighting the Nazis. Led by a conceited and jealous husband (Benny) and his beautiful wife (Lombard) they put a dramatic (and comic) flair to the hunt for a spy.Directed by Ernst Lubitsch Starring-... Continue Reading →
Ill Made Satire, Local Is Hot, Doing It Right
"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 →
Satire Danger, April Foolishness and RIP Roger Ebert
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Tuesday 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... Continue Reading →