“His sensitivity to music is key to his success as a filmmaker, because very early on – right from the very first films – he’s got a sense of rhythm; a sense of timing. Rhythm and timing are key to success in comedy, but because he has this other melodic sensitivity, I think it really makes it possible for him to do not only excellent comedy, but it makes it possible for him to be emotional as well.” 

(Welcome to week 11 of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t  had an opportunity to read Chapters 1-10, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Eleven. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, the plot twists.)  Continue reading →

“The Catfisherman” by Marah

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

Return is a somber war-at-home pic that examines post-traumatic stress from the unraveling perspective of a military mom.

Kelli (Linda Cardellini) is a National Guard supply specialist, who returns from a deployment abroad to a Rust Belt overrun with boarded-up plants, vacant lots, and miles of white pickets, piercing the air like tiny wooden swords.  Continue reading →

“Skating Away” by Jethro Tull

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(Welcome to week 10 of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t  had an opportunity to read Chapters 1-9, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Ten. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, guess who’s back?)  Continue reading →

Amerika V. 6.0 by Steve Earle

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

(Welcome to week nine of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t  had an opportunity to read Chapters 1-8, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Nine. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, it’s time for a confession.)  Continue reading →

“Don’t Let Us Get Sick” by Warren Zevon

Photo Credit: Bob Hill

(Welcome to week eight of the Friday Afternoon Serial. If you haven’t had an opportunity to read Chapters 1-7, we highly recommend doing so before delving forward into Chapter Eight. Otherwise, enjoy. Pass it on. After the jump, Bobby Lee boards a train bound for New York City to meet up with an old friend.)  Continue reading →