Review of American Violet directed by Tim Disney and written by Bill HaneyRating **** I am drawn to stories of injustice, especially those dealing with wrongful conviction. This story is about prosecutorial misconduct with an underlying theme of racism. The case in question here deals with the … [Read more...] about Review of American Violet
Review of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst
Review of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst directed by Robert StoneRating ***** One of the great things about art is that once it enters the public domain it remains there for eternity, waiting to be discovered anew. The Internet makes everything accessible. This documentary was first released … [Read more...] about Review of Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst
Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder Robinson
Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder RobinsonRating *** This book is a memoir written by the brother of the author of Running With Scissors, Augusten Burroughs. Unlike most people who have read Look me in the eye, I have not read Augusten's book, though I probably will read it … [Read more...] about Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder Robinson
Where The Wild (Weird) Things Are
Review of Where The Wild (Weird) Things AreRating * The last time I wrote a review about a movie that wasn't a nonfiction film was for the movie There Will Be Blood. I was peeved at the time that the movie was being touted as a best picture candidate. I didn't agree. Now I've … [Read more...] about Where The Wild (Weird) Things Are
Review of Notorious by George Tillman, Jr.
Review of Notorious written by Cheo Hodari Coker and Reggie Rock Bythewood and directed by George Tillman, Jr.Rating **** I'm not a fan of RAP or Hip Hop. Every now and then I'll hear something I like. For the most part, though, I'm a smooth jazz and country fan. I'm … [Read more...] about Review of Notorious by George Tillman, Jr.
Review of Touching The Void
Review of Touching The Void Directed by Kevin MacDonaldRating ***** Touching the Voidtells the true story of two climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, who set out to climb one of the highest mountain peaks in Peru -- the Siula Grande. The documentary is based on the book written by Joe Simpson. … [Read more...] about Review of Touching The Void