I'll say up front that I in no way take what happened aboard Northwest 188 lightly. The pilots made a very serious mistake that can't be explained away. At the same time, they made a mistake. People make mistakes. They have admitted their mistake and, as far as I know, have been totally … [Read more...] about My take on the Northwest 188 incident
Review of American Violet
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.