Monthly Archives: December 2010

Where do we go from here?

Williamsport is not New York City. Far from it. There many things about the big city that we don’t want: crime, traffic congestion, foul air, impersonal relationships, etc. On the other hand, there are some good things that city life … Continue reading

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What does the future hold for us?

Is a SuperCrash coming? Will Western culture collapse like a house cards? Will our technology fail us? Are we in a permanent state of war? Can man make make the Earth uninhabitable? Were the ancient Mayans right? Is 2012 the … Continue reading

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Not a fish story, per se

As I scour the internet looking for films about about the environment, I run across interesting and provocative films that, strictly speaking, don’t quite make the grade. They are well made and have won awards at other film festivals around … Continue reading

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Campus shows local film

‘Left/Right’ Premiere – Thursday, December 30
@ 7:30 pm, (2010) Directed by Matthew & Todd Wolfe. The Campus Theatre, 413 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA . 570-524-9628 See the local premiere of this new film, the majority of which was shot in … Continue reading

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Equinox on TV

Have you seen the TV show GreenLife Pennsylvania on the local PBS channel, WVIA? Did you know Williamsport’s Equinox, Ltd., an outdoor gear manufacturer located in the Pajama Factory was featured on the show earlier this year? Equinox won 2nd … Continue reading

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The note to humankind

Memo: A Note to Humankind. It was late and I was tired. I had been working on the problem of the increasing plastic pollution in the Earth’s oceans. I had calculated that the millions of tons of floating plastic refuse … Continue reading

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Peace on Earth

During this holiday season, I hope you and your loved ones find peace and joy. Here’s a little thing I made up just for you. Enjoy. Richard James, founder, Billtown Film Festival

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Sports gives us hope.

Sometimes the cynicism can be overwhelming. Frustration runs rampant through our society. Resistance is futile. Why try? Don’t bother, the world is coming to an end in 2012 anyway. Many kids are resigned to a life of poverty and despair. … Continue reading

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Morning Fall – a short movie.

Have you ever cruised down the open road on a motorcycle? It is an excellent way to experience the outdoors. Wind, Sun, rain; its all good. But be prepared to take a spill now and again. The 2007 short film … Continue reading

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Japanese animation

One of the benefits of starting something new is the learning process. I am learning a lot by meeting new friends around the globe. I “met” a Japanese woman living in the United Kingdom. Eiko Meredith, is the organizer of … Continue reading

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