About Ricky

Ricky D is the editor-in-chief of Sound on Sight and one of the hosts of 'Sound On Sight Radio', the 'Sordid Cinema' podcast and our videocast titled 'Front Row Center'. He also contributes written reviews when time permits. Favorite films: 'Salo', 'Contempt', 'The Vanishing', 'Pulp Fiction' & 'La Haine' Favorite Directors: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Quentin Tarantino, P.T. Anderson, Jean-Luc Godard, Billy Wilder & Stanley Kubrick

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The Televerse #37- Spotlight on Parks and Rec/Nathan Barley with Chris Gore

Published on May 15, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, … [Read the Rest]

Sound on Sight Game of Thrones Podcast #8: “The Prince of Winterfell”

Published on May 22, 2012 by Simon Howell

Simon rejoins Kate and Michael to tackle the season’s antepenultimate installment, which puts the requisite pieces in place for next week’s sure-to-be-epic battle. Discussed this week: the merits of the major changes to the source material seen especially in this … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together’; when Jamie met Jessie

Published on May 22, 2012 by Justin Li

Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together Written and directed by Wendy Jo Carlton USA, 2011 It’s long been said that men and women can’t be ‘just friends’. In many Hollywood films (When Harry Met Sally, Friends With Benefits, Friends With … [Read the Rest]

Sound on Sight Radio #320: Best of French Cinema – Louis Malle, Robert Bresson and Francois Truffaut

Published on May 22, 2012 by Ricky

For his birthday show, Ricky D selects…sad French films? He’ll explain his choice soon enough, just be aware of the all-classic lineup: Robert Bresson’s Mouchette (with an assist from Julian), Louis Malle’s revered 1987 autobiographical coming-of-age drama Au revoir, les … [Read the Rest]

The Televerse #38- Spotlight on Girls/Lost with Mo Ryan

Published on May 22, 2012 by Kate Kulzick

The finales continue this week as Simon and Kate break down their weeks in TV. After looking at the finales for Suburgatory, Community, 30 Rock, Awake (part 1), Supernatural, and Bob’s Burgers, they discuss Veep, Kate teaches Simon about Ninja … [Read the Rest]

Game of Thrones, Ep. 2.08: “The Prince of Winterfell” sits on its hands ’till next week’s carnage

Published on May 21, 2012 by Simon Howell

Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 8: “The Prince of Winterfell” Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Directed by Alan Taylor Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO As is standard in installment-based narrative drama, sometimes you need an … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Stud Life’ is as inauthentic as its cross-dressing protagonist

Published on May 21, 2012 by Justin Li

Stud Life Written and directed by Campbell X UK, 2012 Written and directed by Campbell X, Stud Life tells the story of JJ (T’Nia Miller), a butch lesbian with ample swagger and confidence. Living with her flamboyant gay best friend … [Read the Rest]

Mad Men, Ep. 5.10, “Christmas Waltz”: Mad for the Money

Published on May 21, 2012 by Adam Farrington-Williams

Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 10: “Christmas Waltz” Written by Victor Levin & Matthew Weiner Directed by Michael Uppendahl Airs Sundays at 9pm (ET) on AMC In typical Mad Men style, Prabhupada’s Hare Krishna Movement, formed nearing the end of … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘Mosquita Y Mari’ is an essay on young love that unquestionably makes the grade

Published on May 21, 2012 by Justin Li

Mosquita Y Mari Written and directed by Aurora Guerrero USA, 2011 What can you say about teenagers? Ask a parent and they’ll likely say they haven’t a clue. Ask a teenager and they’ll likely say the same. Understanding them is … [Read the Rest]

‘Hysteria’ could use more focus, but manages to entertain nevertheless

Published on May 21, 2012 by Edgar Chaput

Hysteria Directed by Tanya Wexler Written by Stephen Dyer and Jonah Lisa Dyer England, 2011 People love historical pieces, especially those which directly or sometimes indirectly relate to a major events in which shape the story of mankind. Films about … [Read the Rest]

Inside Out 2012: ‘My Best Day’ is as American as a McDonalds apple pie

Published on May 20, 2012 by Justin Li

My Best Day Written and directed by Erin Greenwell USA, 2012 At one point in the film, Karen (Rachel Style) says that, “I’m sick of all the bullshit streaming out of everyone’s mouth. Including my own”. Out of all the … [Read the Rest]

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