Internet Days?

Films can paint a comprehensive picture about a time that we are not very familiar with.  Woody Allen‘s “Radio Days” deals with a period in history that we are now being told is similar to what we are experiencing at this moment. What the characters in this movie hold onto, so they can get by, is family. This, in my opinion, is a great movie, amusing, silly, charming, well acted and more.

There are lessons to be learned and they are not Woody’s views on religion and God, but more down to earth issues.  This is a well crafted tale, a fantasy without the need for overwhelming special effects. The Post Depression and Pre-Second World War years weren’t much fun. “Radio Days” says it wasn’t all bad. There was some good stuff as well, like families and community interest. There is a lot to see and enjoy in watching this movie.

Twenty years from now will someone want to make “Internet Days” about families with headphones and IPhones?

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