Review of Into the Abyss written and directed by Werner Herzog Rating **** This is a film about the death penalty. The filmmaker, Werner Herzog, makes no attempt to conceal the fact that he opposes capital-punishment. Normally, I would consider that a mistake because it prejudices the film. You … [Read more...] about Review of Into the Abyss
Fire and Rain: four albums, one great year
Review of Fire And Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY and the Lost Story of 1970 written by David Browne Rating ***** This book takes you back to 1970 and chronicles events from that year along with the story of four pivotal albums released during this period: James … [Read more...] about Fire and Rain: four albums, one great year
Review of Shipwreck: The Strange Fate of the Morro Castle
Review of Shipwreck: The Strange Fate of the Morro Castle By Max Morgan Witts and Gordon Thomas Rating ***** I have no restrictions on when a book was first published for it to be covered in this blog. I talk about books that I personally have discovered through one means or another. This is … [Read more...] about Review of Shipwreck: The Strange Fate of the Morro Castle
An Absolute Must See Film
Review of Frontline: The Confessions written & directed by Ofra Bikel Rating ***** This is one of those films that tell a story that would be hard to believe if it wasn't true. If you have any doubts that our justice system isn't flawed - watch this film! If you have any doubt that the legal … [Read more...] about An Absolute Must See Film
Chasing Madoff: A Story of Indifference and Incompetence
Chasing Madoff Written and Directed by Jeff Prosserman Rating ***** I found this documentary while browsing the shelves at my local Blockbuster. There was one lone copy hidden among a slew of worthless titles like Bad Teacher and Cowboys and Aliens. This film has more originality and … [Read more...] about Chasing Madoff: A Story of Indifference and Incompetence
Review of the Rio/Paris Crash
Review of The Rio/Paris Crash: Air France Flight 447 by Roger Rapoport Rating *** 1/2 Roger Rapoprt does a good job of covering events leading up to the accident and the subsequent search for the missing aircraft, but the book suffers from being rushed to publication before the final accident … [Read more...] about Review of the Rio/Paris Crash