It Ain’t ChinatownThe Two Jakes (1990) - In this sequel to the iconic “Chinatown”, Jake Gittes is back. This time it’s oil at the center of his investigation. Even though it looks more like murder.Directed by Jack NicholsonStarring Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg TillyWhy I Liked It - A noble concept with a great cast... Continue Reading →
Blade Runner 2049, Ghost in The Shell, Fantastic Beasts
(Some quick looks are more recent movies) Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) - J.K. Rowling begins her expansion of the Harry Potter Universe with a fun ride into America seven decades before Harry arrives at Hogwarts. Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Skamander, a specialist in magical beasts. If I've seen anything Redmayne... Continue Reading →
Movies Need Magic, Augmented Reality, and Facebook Network?
"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 →
Futureworld (1976)
Futureworld (1976) - Things had gone horribly, horribly wrong in "Westworld" but the computer geniuses have figured it all out for the new robotic theme worlds, including "Futureworld". Two reporters (Peter Fonda and Blythe Danner) are looking for a story. Is it a great new amusement or something more sinister? Deep in the bowels of... Continue Reading →
TVFTP for June 27
"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 →
Star Trek Continues, Michael J Fox and Fake Reality
"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 →