Movie Review: “Shirley”

Movie Review: “Shirley”
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“Shirley” — a film review by Gary Chew Charlotte Brontë’s novel that followed “Jane Eyre” in the mid 19th century was popular enough, at the time, to cause … Read more

Cartoonist Henry Boltinoff: His Signature Was Everywhere

Cartoonist Henry Boltinoff: His Signature Was Everywhere
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
R.C. Harvey

His iconic signature could be found in magazines, comic books and comic strips. Funnies Farrago on Henry Boltinoff. Henry Boltinoff died April 26, 2001. He had been a … Read more

A Cheech and Chong Conversation

A Cheech and Chong Conversation
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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The following short story is an excerpt from the new e-book “Ninety-Nine Stories” by Barry Fiegel (292 pages, available on Amazon for $9.99). This short story, “A Cheech … Read more

Movie Review: ‘The Vast of Night’

Movie Review: ‘The Vast of Night’
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“The Vast of Night” – a film review by Gary Chew If Fox Mulder and Dana Scully had had some kind of banner notification about strange occurrences going … Read more

‘Doobies Not Boobies’ – an Excerpt from ‘Ninety-Nine Stories’

‘Doobies Not Boobies’ – an Excerpt from ‘Ninety-Nine Stories’
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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The following short story is an excerpt from the new e-book “Ninety-Nine Stories” by Barry Fiegel (292 pages, available on Amazon for $9.99). This is but a random … Read more

Funnies Farrago Review: Two Books of ‘Editoons’

Funnies Farrago Review: Two Books of ‘Editoons’
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
R.C. Harvey

“Editoons” — editorial cartoons, the best vehicle for political satire! IT’S A TOUGH TIME for editorial cartoonists: with the White House occupant being the Clown in Chief, it’s … Read more

Review: Comically Raging Politicians Take the Stage in ‘The Jerry Duncan Show’ in NYC!

Review: Comically Raging Politicians Take the Stage in ‘The Jerry Duncan Show’ in NYC!
The Humor Times is the "World's funniest news source!" Sure, we like to inform our visitors, but in a playful sort of way. We believe political satire is one of the best ways to help folks let down their defenses and see things in a new light, as well as to help bring haughty leaders back down to earth. Plus, it's just plain fun! The Humor Times magazine (delivered to your door 12x/year) is a great way to enjoy this brand of humor, it makes a wonderful gift, and SUBSCRIPTIONS are very affordable!
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Please note: The remaining shows have been cancelled, due to Coronavirus concerns. The producers hope to stage the play again when possible. The show did very well while … Read more

The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell

The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell
R. C. Harvey, pictured here with his signature rabbit (Harvey the rabbit), is a onetime cartoonist and all-time comics chronicler, critic, and all-around cheerleader for the art of cartooning. Cartooning is the visual-verbal art form, the pictorial blending of word and image, verbiage and pictures, which, together, conjure meanings neither one achieves alone without the other. R.C. goes on at great length in his online magazine of news and reviews, history and lore, Rants & Raves, at RCHarvey.com.
R.C. Harvey

Funnies Farrago presents a review of “The Art of Nothing: 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of Patrick McDonnell.” This book is a treat (all 240 9×12-inch … Read more

Movie Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’

Movie Review: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” — a film review by Gary Chew Céline Sciamma is a French film director just in to her forties and totally out … Read more

Movie Review: ‘The Assistant’

Movie Review: ‘The Assistant’
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“The Assistant” – a film review by Gary Chew The first and, so far, best Netflix series that’s snagged my attention is Ozark with Justin Bateman and Laura … Read more

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