November 23, 2015 – November 29, 2015 Monday, November 23, 2015 1) The Pursuit of Hippo-Ness (2015) Why I watched: My friend Alan Franks made a film and I was invited to screen a rough cut of the film and give him some feedback. Impression: Focused on a unique community founded on an obsessive love of hippopotami,… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 5
Month: November 2015
The Quest – Episode 5
Sorry for the long delay between episodes, but sometimes things can’t be helped. The good news, while other podcasts slow down or take a break over the holidays, Ben and I are coming back with a vengeance with a full slate of podcasts coming at you over the next several weeks. Today, while you’re fighting… Continue reading The Quest – Episode 5
The Week That Was, Issue 4
November 16, 2015 – November 22, 2015 Monday, November 16, 2015 1) Demon Seed (1977) Why I watched: Facets was supposed to send me another disc, but sent me this instead. Impression: Dr. Alex Harris develops an artificial intelligence program which predictably takes on a mind of its own and wants to create a child with his… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 4
Eleven years before the first NBA game: A look back at 1935
In 1935, Bruno Hauptmann was convicted of kidnapping Charles Lindbergh Jr.; Parker Brothers began selling Monopoly; Porky Pig debuted; Persia was renamed Iran; The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds played the first nighttime baseball game; Alcoholics Anonymous was founded; President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act; Babe Ruth played in his last Major… Continue reading Eleven years before the first NBA game: A look back at 1935
The Week That Was, Issue 3
November 9, 2015 – November 15, 2015 Monday, November 9, 2015 1) The Little Deputy (2015) Why I watched: MUBI’s film of the day Impression: This short is an effective look at regret and missed opportunities. It’s a clarion call for saying the things you need to say to those you love before it’s too… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 3
The Week That Was, Issue 2
November 2, 2015 – November 8, 2015 Monday, November 2, 2015 1) Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Why I watched: It is on a list of the 1000 best reviewed films of the 21st century. Impression: A very good movie about the horrendous treatment of Aborigines in 20th century Australia. 3 ½ stars. 2) Mabel’s New Hero (1913)… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 2
Welcome to the Atomic Age: A look back at 1945
In 1945: Harry Truman became the 33rd US President; Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima was published; The Arab League was formed; Sylvester the Cat debuted; The United Nations Charter was signed; The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Ebony debuted; The world’s first general purpose electronic computer, ENIAC went online, Pippi Longstocking was… Continue reading Welcome to the Atomic Age: A look back at 1945
The Week That Was, Issue 1
Trying something new. I still intend to write more lengthy reviews and post my best of lists, but those take a lot of time. In order to stay current, I’m posting a weekly update on what I’ve seen, why I watched each film, and my short initial impression. October 26, 2015 – November 1, 2015… Continue reading The Week That Was, Issue 1