Required Viewing

For folks in the media, there are only a handful of movies that would be considered "gotta' see".  In no particular order, here is my list.

#5. "Talk To Me". Don Cheadle as Washington DC DJ Petey Greene.  An ex-con who cons his way into radio and becomes a star. True story too.

#4. "Private Parts". The career of Howard Stern on film, starring Howard.  Surprisingly good.

#3. "Pirate Radio". The story of those jolly buggers who made radio on ships offshore England in the 60's. The way the pushed the buttons of the BBC and government are legendary. Starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

#2. "Good Morning Vietnam". Pretty hard not to have this Robin Williams Classic on the list.  Some really funny dialogue and a great performance by Forest Whitaker.

#1. "Almost Famous".  A Golden Globe winner and a very fun look at music and culture in the 70's.  Funny, sad, inspiring.....and a great soundtrack.

And one bonus movie. The film "FM" starring Michael Brandon.  Not a 5 star offering, but all about radio and with another bunch of great tunes from Steely Dan, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and a host of others.