Everything Nonfiction is happy to introduce author Cilla McCain and her new book Murder in Baker Company. You can read a full review of the book here. What follows is an interview I did with Cilla about the book and the real people behind the story. Can you talk a little bit … [Read more...] about Interview with Cilla McCain author of Murder in Baker Company
Review of Murder In Baker Company
Review of Murder In Baker Company by Cilla McCainRating ***** This is a story that has followed an unconventional path. It was first brought to light by author Mark Boal, who wrote an article for Playboy magazine (Mark is also up for best screenplay for The Hurt Locker). … [Read more...] about Review of Murder In Baker Company
Another truth is stranger than fiction story: The Informant
Review of The Informant directed by Steven SoderberghRating **** 1/2 How did this film not get more attention? Matt Damon was great. The script was original. It's one of those almost too strange to be true kind of stories. The movie reminded me a little of another film about a quirky character … [Read more...] about Another truth is stranger than fiction story: The Informant
Never Give Up! The Story of Anvil
Review of Anvil directed by Sacha GervasiRating **** This is a film about dreams. It's about hope and hanging on to the one thing that makes life worth living. Some have compared this story to the fictional group Spinal Tap. And while there are plenty of parallels to that film, this film is … [Read more...] about Never Give Up! The Story of Anvil
Review of More Than a Game
Review of More Than a Game directed by Kristopher BelmanRating ***** My goal with this blog has been to help bring attention to books, films, and documentaries that don't always get a lot of attention. If I get just one person to see this film after reading about it here, then I will have … [Read more...] about Review of More Than a Game
Review of The Botany of Desire DVD
Review of The Botany of Desire directed by Michael SchwarzRating ***** A while back I wrote about Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma. I mentioned then that the subject matter would make for an interesting documentary. Well, that book was made into the documentary Food, Inc., which … [Read more...] about Review of The Botany of Desire DVD