Welcome to Paul Harris Online

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more. And don’t miss my list of Movies You Might Not Know.

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more.

A Pun Undone

A Pun Undone

On my way out of a supermarket, I noticed a digital sign that displays jokes. But I’m not sure the one I saw actually qualifies as comedy. Here’s why.

Otro Problema Del Fútbol

Otro Problema Del Fútbol

Another rights dispute between AT&T and the owner of a local TV station meant I had to hustle to find a way to watch the Chiefs-Packers game last night. Here’s how that went.

Reel Spoilers: “Napoleon”

Reel Spoilers: “Napoleon”

I was happy to return to Reel Spoilers this week to discuss “Napoleon” with Kevin and Tom. You can watch the conversation here or download the audio as a podcast.

“The Killer”

“The Killer”

I finally caught up with the new David Fincher movie that’s streaming on Netflix starring Michael Fassbender as an assassin. Here’s my review.

Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts

Quickies about Mark Cuban leaving Shark Tank, a bad new law in Vegas, Aaron Rodgers finally facing reality, and what’s wrong with Apple’s new music cross-fade option.

Spinal Re-Tapped

Spinal Re-Tapped

Rob Reiner has announced he, Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Christopher Guest will make a “Spinal Tap” sequel. As much as I admire them, here’s why the concept worries me.

Four To Read

Four To Read

Here are a few pieces I’ve read and strongly recommend. Topics include the real history of cancel culture, official pronouncements about world events, proposed amendments to the US Constitution, and one simple online mistake that ruined a digital life.

An Alarming Memory

An Alarming Memory

When an alarm went off during yesterday’s NFL RedZone coverage and the staff was told to evacuate the building, it reminded me of this similar incident from my radio career.

“Napoleon”

“Napoleon”

Here’s my review of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix as the warring French emperor and Vanessa Kirby as his wife, Josephine.

RedZone

RedZone

This is the first season in which I have access to the NFL RedZone channel, and now I can’t imagine spending my Sunday afternoons without it. Here’s why.

Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts

Quickies about Rosalynn Carter, Jimmy Kimmel, Ken Jennings, a new political axiom, and the thing that amuses me most while watching an NFL game.

Step Back, Please

Step Back, Please

Pardon me while I complain about people who don’t know how to act in public and have no regard for anyone else.