By DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI News and Commentary (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015) — In the vastly underrated made-for-TV movie Colossus: The Forbin Project, the formidable computer takes over control of the world’s nuclear weapons and, ultimately, of humanity itself. In unforgettable and chilling tones (supplied by the late, great voice-actor Paul Frees), Colossus […]
By DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI News and Commentary (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015) — Craig Gaetani, to adapt the old Martin & Rossi joke, warbles in three tones: “loud, louder and ‘Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today …’” From a chair in the parlor of his home on Friday, April 3, the […]
By DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI News and Commentary !!SEE BELOW FOR UPDATES!! (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, WEEKEND EDITION, GOOD FRIDAY THROUGH EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 3-5) — There is a “Special Meeting” set up for 7 p.m. Tuesday April 7 in Council Chambers at Pittsfield City Hall. The meeting has a scant two items on the agenda. THE […]
By DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI News and Commentary !! PLANET VALENTI TELEVISION, live tonight, Channel 16 beginning at 7 p.m.!! Also, in a continuance of “Back to the Future,” Peter Marchetti joins the mayor, Linda Tyer, and Peter White in announcing a run for office. They are running, respectively, for: at large, mayor, mayor, and […]
