Like everyone else I've been following the second degree murder trial of George Zimmerman. I've watched the talking-head attorneys try to defend what's going on in Florida. How it's up to the jury to decide. What's missing is the fact that this trial should never have taken place in the first place. … [Read more...] about The real story behind the George Zimmerman trial
Our broken justice system: The Central Park Five
Review of The Central Park Five written by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon Rating ***** This film should be required viewing for anyone who works in the justice system. This story is a textbook example of how wrongful convictions occur. There are common elements with every wrongful … [Read more...] about Our broken justice system: The Central Park Five
Review of The House I Live In
Review of The House I Live In Written & directed by Eugene Jarecki Rating **** 1/2 It used to be that I would hear about a film or documentary and try in vain to find a venue where I could see or rent that particular film. This is changing with on demand video streaming. I am more than … [Read more...] about Review of The House I Live In
How to Kraft a great commercial
Regular visitors to this blog know that I have a dumbest commercials list. But just as there are plenty of bad commercials, there are also some really good ones. This one from Kraft is a classic. It's funny. It's original. This is one of those commercials people talk about afterwards -- Have you … [Read more...] about How to Kraft a great commercial
Herbal Essences Makes Dumbest Commercial List
Few commercials are so bad that they make you cringe every time you see it, but this one from Herbal Essences fits that bill. First off, the whole fake orgasm bit isn't creative, funny, or original. The entire commercial seems to be a rip off of the movie When Harry met Sally. Then there is the … [Read more...] about Herbal Essences Makes Dumbest Commercial List
Will the real Phil Spector please stand up
Review of HBO's Phil Spector written and directed by David Mamet Rating *** So David Mamet decides he wants to tell the story of Phil Spector and the murder, or suicide, or accidental death of Lana Clarkson. David believes that Phil is innocent. He lays out a convincing argument for his case. He … [Read more...] about Will the real Phil Spector please stand up