Review of Finding Vivian Maier Directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel Rating ***** This film tells a fascinating story in a compelling style. The director of the film, John Maloof, attends an auction in search of old photographs that he can use for a history project. He purchases a box of … [Read more...] about Review of Finding Vivian Maier
Review of Maidentrip
Review of Maidentrip by Laura Dekker, directed by Jillian Schlesinger Rating ***** This documentary tells the true story of Laura Dekker's attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. She set out on her trip in January 2010 and completed the journey a little more than a … [Read more...] about Review of Maidentrip
Justin Ross Harris already tried and convicted by media
This site is full of stories about wrongful convictions. I'm usually writing about cases after people have been found innocent. Now we have the case of Justin Ross Harris who has been accused of intentionally leaving his child in the back of his car with the intent of killing the child. That's the … [Read more...] about Justin Ross Harris already tried and convicted by media
Spent and the power of film
As an author I believe in the power of the written word. The written word, however, is rarely as powerful as film. For anyone with a story to tell, it is a constant battle for people's attention. There are only so many hours in a day. If given the choice between learning about a subject by reading … [Read more...] about Spent and the power of film
Review of Escape From Camp 14
Review of Escape From Camp 14 written by Blaine Harden Rating **** 1/2 What if you learned that there are prison camps in this world that are not that far removed from the Nazi death camps of WWII? Escape From Camp 14 tells the story of one man's experiences growing up and eventually escaping … [Read more...] about Review of Escape From Camp 14
Neighbors and the dumbing down of America
Review of Neighbors written by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O'Brien, directed by Nicholas Stoller Rating * (actually zero but then you wouldn't be able to see it) This site is dedicated to works of nonfiction of which this movie is definitely not. But I had the misfortune of seeing this movie … [Read more...] about Neighbors and the dumbing down of America