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
Review of 13th
Review of the Netflix original 13th written and directed by Ava DuVernay Rating ***** I've been covering the broken criminal justice system on this site for a while. You can find many reviews of books on the subject here. But film has a way of condensing complex issues and making them easier to … [Read more...] about Review of 13th
The bizarre story of John McAfee
I've seen documentaries about innocent people finally freed thanks to new evidence. I've seen one documentary where a guilty person is set free, and in his place, an innocent person is sent to prison (See A Murder in the Park). But this is the first documentary I've seen with evidence of guilt … [Read more...] about The bizarre story of John McAfee
A Whispersync deal
Review of Murder in the Yoga Store by Peter Ross Range Rating **** Since discovering Whispersync, I've found myself gravitating toward books available in both eBook and audio. Amazon already offers the Audible narration at a reduced price once you purchase the eBook. The book Murder in the Yoga … [Read more...] about A Whispersync deal
Review of American Pain
Review of American Pain by John Temple Rating ***** I was aware that there was an opium epidemic, but I didn't know the specifics of how, when, and where it all started. This book was an eye opener. My ill-informed view of the opium problem was that people who were addicted to pain … [Read more...] about Review of American Pain