A sourdough bread starter invades the sterile world of a San Francisco computer programmer and becomes a high-level asset coveted by thieves and parasites. A cutting-edge read. Music is "Evoked Potentials," by Cage Cabarrett. Used under CC-BY-NC-SA license Courtesy of Internet Archive
An obscure but skillful 1948 noir, directed by Budd Boetticher, more widely known for his compelling B-Westerns.
Mr. Neutron is Ron Averill of Everett Public Library, Washington.
The unimaginable story of legendary Harborview Hospital in Seattle, Northwest regional trauma center and medical facility of last resort. Music: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, by Ludwig van Beethoven. Used under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK
The three Roberts (Ryan, Mitchum, and Young) star in a shadowy noir think piece about murder and bigotry.
Ron Averill is Mr. Neutron, from Everett Public Library in Everett, WA.
Elisabeth Rosenthal diagnoses the sickness at the heart of the U.S. health care system. Music: Piano Concerto No. 20, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Courtesy of Internet Archive.
The original Blade Runner, Ridley Scott's 1982 SF masterpiece, is one of the most highly decorated SF films in history.
Everett Public Library is in Everett, WA.
Part 1 of a 5-part Smokestack Soundbites series on John Patric. In 1958, Snohomish resident and writer John Patric was involuntarily committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane. The psychiatrists there diagnosed him as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recommended he be locked up indefinitely. They said he was a danger to society. As permitted by Washington State law, Patric demanded—and received—a jury trial to determine the matter of his sanity. This is the story of that trial, and of John...
Part 2 of a 5-part Smokestack Soundbites series on John Patric. In 1958, Snohomish resident and writer John Patric was involuntarily committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane. The psychiatrists there diagnosed him as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recommended he be locked up indefinitely. They said he was a danger to society. As permitted by Washington State law, Patric demanded—and received—a jury trial to determine the matter of his sanity. This is the story of that trial, and of John...
Part 3 of a 5-part Smokestack Soundbites series on John Patric. In 1958, Snohomish resident and writer John Patric was involuntarily committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane. The psychiatrists there diagnosed him as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recommended he be locked up indefinitely. They said he was a danger to society. As permitted by Washington State law, Patric demanded—and received—a jury trial to determine the matter of his sanity. This is the story of that trial, and of John...
Part 4 of a 5-part Smokestack Soundbites series on John Patric. In 1958, Snohomish resident and writer John Patric was involuntarily committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane. The psychiatrists there diagnosed him as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recommended he be locked up indefinitely. They said he was a danger to society. As permitted by Washington State law, Patric demanded—and received—a jury trial to determine the matter of his sanity. This is the story of that trial, and of John...
Part 5 of a 5-part Smokestack Soundbites series on John Patric. In 1958, Snohomish resident and writer John Patric was involuntarily committed to Northern State Hospital for the Insane. The psychiatrists there diagnosed him as a paranoid schizophrenic, and recommended he be locked up indefinitely. They said he was a danger to society. As permitted by Washington State law, Patric demanded—and received—a jury trial to determine the matter of his sanity. This is the story of that trial, and of John...
"...a band of three lads dedicated to frivolity, wit and butt-shakin' boogaloo." Thumbnail image by Andrew Hitchcock
A brilliant Norse saga, written in World War II, resurfaces.
"The Treatment" of Jennifer Kent's 2015 new horror classic, The Babadook .
A tragicomic look at the most unfunny place in the world. Music: North Korean national anthem.
Crooks, footpads and gangsters cavort and sing in 1955's "Guys and Dolls" An audio review, written by Alan Jacobson and produced by Everett Public Library, WA.
Mr. Neutron, Ron Averill of Everett Public Library, examines the phenomenon of The Ventures, fifty plus years and more than 200 album's worth.
Two stories here: One of a two-fisted, crack sea captain that bridged the days of sail and steam; and Two, the story of how his lost manuscript was recovered from obscurity.
Alan Jacobson gives "The Treatment" to Gene Kelly's 1949 classic musical, "On the Town," with Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller, Jules Munshin, and Vera-Ellen.
Mr. Neutron opens up the U-Men, the Seattle Proto-Grunge band that bridged the gap between punk, post-punk, hardcore, and grunge.
Cameron Johnson is the Lone Reader. Music: "Feeling Dark Behind the Mask," by 700P3D
Alan Jacobson provides "The Treatment."
Mr. Neutron takes the measure of Clambake's 2015 release "Too Dumb to Die."
Retired Colonel and military historian Andrew Bacevich chronicles American military missteps on the Middle East since 1979. Music: "Rage and Regrets", by Rude Corps.
Alan Jacobson gives The Treatment to Stanley Kubrick's epic black comedy of the Cold War, Dr. Strangelove
Wherein an immunotoxicologist reframes humanity to include our microbiotic collaborators. Music: "Black Rainbow" by Pitx.
