Review of La Vie en Rose directed by Olivier DahanRating *** This is the film that won Marion Catillard this year's Oscar for best actress. She does an amazing job in the film. She plays Edith Piaf, a French singer who died in her forties. The screenwriter and director do a commendable job of … [Read more...] about Review of La Vie en Rose
Getting up to speed with technorati
I'm embarrased to admit that I have been blogging for almost a year now and I have not taken advantage of tags. No wonder no one ever visits my site. Hopefully that will change now that I'm a little more educated. Technorati Profile … [Read more...] about Getting up to speed with technorati
Review of The Sea Inside
Review of The Sea Inside directed by Alejandro AmenAjbar and written by Mateo Gil and Alejandro AmenAjbarRating **** 1/2 This is a Spanish Language film with subtitles starring Javier Bardem. The film is based on the true story of Ramon Sampedro who at the age of 26 became a quadriplegic as the … [Read more...] about Review of The Sea Inside
Review of American Gangster
Review of American Gangster Directed by Ridley ScottRating ***** Let me start by stating up front that I hate gangster movies. I'm not a fan of the Godfather films. The characters in most films of this genre are stereotypes from the pimps, to the thugs, to the women who surround them. But I loved … [Read more...] about Review of American Gangster
Review of No End in Sight
Review of No End in Sight directed and written by Charles FergusonRating ***** This film covers the same ground as Bush's War. It differs in two significant ways from the Frontline film. One, it does not go into the mishandling of prisoners. And two, it goes into much greater detail the mistakes … [Read more...] about Review of No End in Sight
Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt
Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt Directed by Annie Sundberg and Ricki SternRating **** 1/2 I have always been drawn to stories of wrongful convictions. I can think of no greater injustice. This film is nearly on par with my favorite documentary on the subject Murder On A Sunday Morning. … [Read more...] about Review of The Trials of Darryl Hunt