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Sin & Sci-Fi A Double Feature with Ross Amico

Get ready for an evening of sin and retribution, and another Classic Ross Amico double-feature.

First, scoundrels, rakes, and rogues raise hell on “Picture Perfect,” music from the movies, with selections from “The Reivers” (John Williams), “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” (Jerome Moross), “Anthony Adverse” (Erich Wolfgang Korngold), and “Tom Jones” (John Addison). Carouse vicariously on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org, at 6 pm EDT.

Then it’s time to pay the piper, with fiery retribution from the heavens, with George Pal’s 1953 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ allegorical invasion novel, “The War of the Worlds.” Roy Bjellquist and I will address this apocalyptic masterpiece, in which humanity and science are nearly quashed by man’s baser instincts, on the next Facebook live-stream of “Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner,” at 7 pm EDT.

https://www.facebook.com/roystiedyescificorner/

Keep watching the skies, certainly, but also beware the threat from within!

July 17, 2020
Ennio Morricone Crossword Tribute

Addio, Ennio.

This week’s Classic Ross Amico crossword honors the life and career of Ennio Morricone, who died on Monday at the age of 91. The composer of over 500 film and television scores, Morricone was likely the most prolific film composer of all time, but he also left his mark on the classical and popular worlds. For a “film composer,” he was unusually influential.

To fill out the puzzle, follow the link and select “solve online” at the bottom of the page. You’ll then be able to type directly into the squares. Once you feel you’ve exhausted the puzzle, you’ll find the solutions by clicking on “Answer Key PDF.”

Celebrate the composer of “The Mission,” “The Untouchables,” “Cinema Paradiso,” “Once Upon a Time in the West,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” With Ennio, it was all good.

https://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/Data/2020.07/1206/12064820.131.html

July 12, 2020
Picnic Crossword Challenge by Ross Amico

Pack a basket and a blanket. This week’s Classic Ross Amico crossword is all about picnics. I’ll be grilling you on your knowledge of al fresco classics.

To fill out the puzzle, follow the link and select “solve online” at the bottom of the page. You’ll then be able to type directly into the squares. Once you feel you’ve exhausted the puzzle, you’ll find the solutions by clicking on “Answer Key PDF.”

Think you can cut the mustard? You provide the answers, and I’ll provide the ants!

https://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/Data/2020.07/0506/05062051.364.html

July 5, 2020
Planet of the Apes & Patriotic Film Scores Tonight!

Get ready to chimp-out with another Classic Ross Amico double-feature.

First, at 6:00 EDT, I’ll be your host, as we assert our independence, with selections from “The Patriot” (John Williams), “George Washington Slept Here” (Adolph Deutsch), “Revolution” (John Corigliano), and “Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot” (Bernard Herrmann), on the tenth anniversary of “Picture Perfect,” on WWFM – The Classical Network and wwfm.org.

Then, at 7:00 EDT, some apes may be more equal than others, but “Planet of the Apes” is far and away the best of the original film series. Join Roy Bjellquist and me as we hash over this nihilistic classic that begins with the tiniest of American flags and concludes with – well, you probably already know. So much for Liberty. “Planet of the Apes” will be the focus of the Facebook live-stream “Roy’s Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner.”

As usual, I’ll be pouring on the love for composer Jerry Goldsmith (pictured, below, in an unusually light mood). We’ll also discuss the film’s evolution, its themes and social commentary, its accolades and influence, along with a banana boat full of behind-the-scenes trivia.

Better pour yourself a stiff one. Everything will be revolting – from Jack Benny to Jack Lord, to a bare-chested Heston and our scintillating simian conversation.

Happy Friday, and God bless America!

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PHOTOS: Benny & Jerry

July 3, 2020
COVID Desert Island Crossword Beach Music Fun

In time of COVID, these really are desert island classics.

This week’s Classic Ross Amico crossword hits the beach, with musical selections about surf and sand.

To fill out the puzzle, follow the link and select “solve online” at the bottom of the page. You’ll then be able to type directly into the squares. Once you feel you’ve exhausted the puzzle, you’ll find the solutions by clicking on “Answer Key PDF.”

Behold, the sea itself,
And on its limitless, heaving breast, the ships!

Your search for buried treasure begins here:

https://www.armoredpenguin.com/crossword/Data/2020.06/2806/28060950.436.html

ERRATUM: In filling out the puzzle, I discovered I accidentally included the hyphen in the composer’s last name on 14 across. This means you’ll also have to use it in order to arrive at the correct answer for 7 down!

June 28, 2020

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