The Unfettered Critic
A Night to Remember – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – March 2023
Long ago and far away, as we cheerfully informed friends that we’d purchased a home in distant Jacksonville, Oregon, a few surprised us by responding with a curious familiarity. “I […]
The Autumn of Our Content – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – February 2023
Ah, Masterpiece Theatre.
Since 1971, this British-produced television program has sustained us unlettered American slobs (no offense) with weekly servings of fascinating drama. Initially, Masterpiece Theatre aired adaptations of classic novels […]
Dilemma captivus est scriptor – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – December 2022/January 2023
Being that we’re comfortably relaxed into the gentle flow of Jacksonville living, the most pressing responsibility we encounter each month is the content of this column. “What the heck […]
Of Light & Magic & the Inevitable Impact of Innovation – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – October 2022
Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’
Into the future…” ~Steve Miller, 1976
Slippin,’ in fact, happens all the time.
Let’s say you come up with the most amazing, ground-breaking technology ever seen. Your […]
It’s Too Darn Hot – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – September 2022
Cole Porter had it right. It’s too darn hot… to sup, fill the cup, or engage in any of the usual (ahem) shenanigans with your honey during this hot, hot, […]
Viva Las Elvis – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – August 2022
We thought it would be easy. We’d drive to the theater, watch Elvis, and write a review. We already knew so much about the legendary singer, we figured we could […]
Something to Talk About – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – June 2022
Bonnie Raitt is coming back to the Britt stage. YAY!
Bonnie first “broke” into the public eye with her 1989 album, Nick of Time. It won three Grammy Awards, and is […]
A View From the Bridgerton – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – May 2022
“Downton Abbey! Have you heard it’s coming back?”
A voice called from across the street, not far from Jacksonville’s historic downtown. We looked around, and realized it belonged to a neighbor […]
If It Worked Once . . . – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – April 2022
We mentioned “remakes” in our last column: new movies based on existing properties that inspired studios and filmmakers to wanna do them again. Remake motivation for studio executives is obvious. […]
Oscar Time: Reflections On a Gilded Icon – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – March 2022
You were up at five AM on February 8, anxiously awaiting revelation of the 2021 Oscar nominations, right?
Yeah, neither were we, but then, we’re old hands at this. We slept […]