This blog is full of stories that show that one person with an idea can make a difference in the world. We live in a time of hyper media, where stories can quickly go viral, where a video uploaded to Youtube can be viewed by millions in a matter of days. Such is the case with the documentary Kony … [Read more...] about Help Catch Joeseph Kony – Kony 2012
Review of If a Tree Falls
Review of If a Tree Falls written & directed by Marshall Curry Rating ***** This was one of five documentaries nominated for this year's Oscars for best documentary. Since I've been unable to view the winning documentary Undefeated, I can't compare the two. But this was certainly a worthy … [Read more...] about Review of If a Tree Falls
Documentary films get little love from Oscars and others
Like many others watching last night Oscars, I was interested in seeing which documentary film would take home the award. I normally try to see all five films prior to the show. Afterall, these are the best of the best. Unfortunately, I was only able to see three of the five films, one of those … [Read more...] about Documentary films get little love from Oscars and others
Review of Hell and Back Again
Review of Hell and Back Again directed by Danfung Dennis Rating *** 1/2 This is a documentary film nominated for this year's Oscar. I watched the film on my iPad. More on that later. Like Restrepo, last year's Oscar nominated film about Afghanistan, this documentary goes behind the scenes with a … [Read more...] about Review of Hell and Back Again
Allstate gets first dumbest commercial nomination for 2012
I started this dumbest commercial category late last year and didn't have enough contenders to announce a year's worst. This year I'm sure I'll have plenty of bad commercials to choose from. This one is from Allstate Insurance, the same company with the amusing Mayheim commercials. My guess is … [Read more...] about Allstate gets first dumbest commercial nomination for 2012
Moneyball: Book vs Film
Moneyball by Michael Lewis - Rating **** 1/2 Moneyball the film directed by Bennett Miller and written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Zorkin Rating **** I always enjoy having the option to read a book and then seeing that book come to life in film. This blog is full of examples of this. One that … [Read more...] about Moneyball: Book vs Film