Reviews
NewsRadio (1995)
The best layered comedy since Jack Benny.
Today, when it seems that a sit-com needs to make political or social statements, this show doesn't bother with that theory and instead sticks to schtick and great one-liners. These writers have got to be the absolute best writers on any program, never missing a single set-up or gag. I predict this program will be one of the most remembered programs in comedy history. Even with the loss of the wonderful genius of Phil Hartman, this show will live on. I will never miss an episode whether it's a new one or on the syndicated showings.
Running Time (1997)
Running on Real Time
I have had the pleasure of seeing Josh Becker's film "Running Time" on several occasions. I never get tired of this film. Shot in black and white with a running time (no pun intended) of 70 minutes, the film was presented as a single shot film (no obvious cuts) a style also called "real time". "Running Time" is the first successful attempt at making a "real time" feature length film since Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "Rope"(1948 ). Another film that attempted, but failed, at using real time was the feature film "Nick of Time"(1995), directed by John Badham and starring Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken. But where that film failed due to too many "jump cuts", "Running Time" succeeded, and with honors. Watching the film gave one the sence of watching a single, seemless shot. "Running Time" also saw what is to date Bruce Campbell's best performance in a feature film. Watching "Running Time" was what I'd call a real good time. The Couch Potato Critic, The Octopus Magazine