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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
CBS’ Colbert Cowardice
Here are my thoughts about CBS cancelling Steven Colbert’s “Late Show,” in yet another example of corporate cowardice — and what will happen next.
Review: “The Ballad Of Wallis Island”
You probably haven’t heard of this one, but it’s the kind of indie movie I love to champion. It’s so good it will end up on my Best Movies Of 2025 list. Here’s my full review.
Review: “Eddington”
If you enjoy when I review horrible movies, here’s a new one which wasted not only 2+ hours of my life, but also the efforts of such talented people as Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Emma Stone.
Random Showbiz Thoughts
Quickies about the non-renewal of a streaming show I liked, my failed second attempt to get into a show that creates a lot of buzz, and a documentary I recommend about a broadcaster who shattered the glass ceiling.
Another M*A*S*H Spinoff Failure
On Friday, I wrote about how a new spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” reminds me of one of the worst spinoffs of all time, “AfterMASH.” But that wasn’t the only thing spun off from “M*A*S*H.” See for yourself.
Stuart Gets A Sitcom
There’s going to be another “Big Bang Theory” spinoff, but unlike “Young Sheldon,” this one sounds like a modern-day “AfterMASH.” Let me explain.
TV Show You Might Not Know
If you’re looking for something to stream, I just discovered (and recommend) this very clever British series about rival newspapers which is now streaming on Prime Video.
Review: “Superman”
I am likely the only person using this two-word phrase to describe the new Man Of Steel movie. You’ll find it at the end of my review here.
Spike Jones
It was about fifty years ago that I first discovered the brilliant insanity of Spike Jones and his City Slickers, whose musical prowess was only exceeded by their outright silliness. Want proof? Watch this.
MYMNK: “Born On The Fourth Of July”
The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is Oliver Stone’s 1989 biopic starring Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic, who went from gung-ho Marine to effective anti-war protestor after his experience in Vietnam.
Under The Fireworks
Here’s the story of the year we got a unique perspective on a July 4th fireworks display, complete with fallout we hadn’t expected.
This Book Is Like That Movie
I was reading a good new novel by an author I like, Will Leitch, when I realized the plot was exactly the same as a Dabney Coleman movie from 1990. I explain here.
Too Hot Chicken
I didn’t know that hot (i.e. spicy) chicken restaurants were such a big thing until I had a layover in the Nashville airport last week. Let me tell you about it.
Fawning
There are days when I sit in my patio room reading and writing and enjoying being surrounded by nature. Occasionally, visitors like these drop by for a few minutes.
Worse News About Yosemite
A followup to my earlier explanation of why we cancelled a long-planned trip to Yosemite National Park. Now, another report tells of even more disgusting conditions and disrepair.
Rhode Trip
Here are a few stories from our recent trip to Rhode Island for the wedding of one of our nieces, plus a visit to the International Tennis Hall Of Fame.
Not A First Time Caller
Among the most important things a talk radio host has to deal with are getting listeners to call, what to do when nobody does, and managing the ones who won’t stop. Let me explain.
Spam Spam Spam Spam
In recent weeks, I’ve been getting more spam calls and texts than ever. As I explain here, it is long past time for a law criminalizing these unwanted interruptions in our lives.