Review of Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial by Rabia Chaudry Rating ***** Like anyone who paid any attention to the news a few years back, I heard about the podcast Serial. The podcast was downloaded over 150,000,000 times. The podcast told the story of a murder, … [Read more...] about Review of Adnan’s Story
Archives for 2016
Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2016
These are the best films, books, and documentaries that I have read, listened to, and watched in 2016. I haven't been able to review everything on the list. Where I do have a review, you can read the full review by selecting the link. Best Nonfiction Film's of 2016 Sully - Directed by Clint … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2016
Review of 23 7
Review of 23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and The Rise of Solitary Confinement by Keramet Reiter Rating ***** Solitary confinement. Isolation. Supermax prisons. No matter what you call it, it’s inhumane to keep someone in total isolation for months, years, and decades with little or no human contact. … [Read more...] about Review of 23 7
Review of Who Killed These Girls?
Review of Who Killed These Girls? by Beverly Lowry Rating ***** How is it that so many supposed professionals can look at a confession that has every indication of being coerced continue with a prosecution? It's unbelievable to me that so many detectives, prosecutors, district attorneys, judges, … [Read more...] about Review of Who Killed These Girls?
Am I the only one who didn’t get Arrival?
The reviews for this film have been phenomenal. Best film of the year! Magical! A masterpiece! Thought provoking? My reaction - WTF? Now I know this film is based on a book, and I have not read the book. I'm sure that the book explains things better than this film. But as a standalone film, this … [Read more...] about Am I the only one who didn’t get Arrival?
Review of Hillbilly Elegy
Review of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Rating ***** In some ways, this memoir is a cautionary tale. Some might say that it is prescient in the way it accurately portrayed today's political climate. I would recommend it to anyone who believes that the problems facing America were the fault of … [Read more...] about Review of Hillbilly Elegy