by James Wallace Harris, May 5, 2023 Ideas for this essay began when my Blu-ray player died. I got on Amazon to buy a new one, and then I asked myself: When was the last time I viewed a movie or TV show from a disc? When was the last time I bought one? I … Continue reading “The Emerging Mindset of Not Owning Movies”
by James Wallace Harris, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Normally I watch the latest hit TV shows, usually on Netflix, HBO, or Amazon Prime. Generally, I watch these shows with friends. I’ve gotten so I don’t like watching TV alone. However, when I do, it’s because I’m too tired to do anything else and it’s too … Continue reading “Why Do I Love Old Black and White TV Shows and Movies?”
by James Wallace Harris, Thursday, December 1, 2016 Last night I went out to see Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the movie theater. It was absolutely wonderful to see on the big screen. Generally, we see movies on the big screen first, and then watch them again on the little screen at home. We’ve gotten used … Continue reading “Old Movies on Big Screens Again”
By James Wallace Harris, Thursday, September 29, 2016 50 years ago tonight, “The Naked Time,” the fourth episode of Star Trek was shown. “The Naked Time” allowed the actors to chew the scenery, but wasn’t that science fictional. The context of Star Trek was very science fictional, with a spaceship exploring the galaxy, but often … Continue reading “Science Fiction: Books v. Television v. Movies”
By James Wallace Harris, Monday, September 14, 2015 Last night I watched Belle Starr, an old 1941 western with Gene Tierney and Randolph Scott. I didn’t know anything about Belle Starr before the movie, other than her famous name. So after the show I looked her up on Wikipedia. The movie was complete bullshit. Now … Continue reading “Are Historical Movies An Insult to History?”
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