Movie Flashback: The American President (1995) — The Nerds Uncanny

It is hard to believe that “The American President” turns 25 years old this year. Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin, the film starred Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, and Richard Dreyfuss. This is one of the few movies from the 1990s that had the perfect mix of […]… Continue reading Movie Flashback: The American President (1995) — The Nerds Uncanny

The Best Distraction From News and Social Media? Foreign Films — N6AQ.com

Movie theaters can feel like sacred ground. One goes there because they love films, sure, but there’s also the darkened room, the giant screen, the hopefully not-too-loud noise of fellow audience members whispering and munching on snacks. These are the elements that, when combined, help shut out a distracting and sometimes overwhelming outside world. For […]… Continue reading The Best Distraction From News and Social Media? Foreign Films — N6AQ.com

Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Christopher Robin — The Avocado

Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of building entertainment.” Title: Christopher Robin Year: 2018 Source materials: The film is inspired by A.… Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Christopher Robin — The Avocado

May 2nd 2020 – Filling the Weekend — Phil Allwright’s Blog

Really struggling for something to write today. The weekend’s offer so much possibility for things to do, no obligations, nowhere to go because of the lockdown – so perfect time to take on projects. There are projects I have vague ideas of starting. The cupboards needs emptying and cleaning, the window frames need a lick […]… Continue reading May 2nd 2020 – Filling the Weekend — Phil Allwright’s Blog

‘The Hilarious World of Depression’ by John Moe — Centered on Books

The Hilarious World of Depression by John Moe is the radio personality’s first foray into writing. Part memoir, part self-help, Moe’s book combines real-life experience with a sort of analysis of the knowledge gained from that experience. Moe tells not only his own story in The Hilarious World of Depression, but the stories of his […]… Continue reading ‘The Hilarious World of Depression’ by John Moe — Centered on Books