Not much hiring going on these days, so while I wait for the turnaround I've decided to do some flight instructing just to stay in the loop. It's been a blast. I'm calling this one "Turning Final." Click here for the high res version. … [Read more...] about August View From The Cockpit
Review of Waltz With Bashir
Review of Waltz With Bashir written and Directed by Ari FolmanRating *** 1/2 This is a foreign language film that tells several related stories concerning the Israel/ Palestine conflict. In particular it deals with a massacre that ocurred in September of 1982 at a Palestinian refugee camp. The film … [Read more...] about Review of Waltz With Bashir
Review of Outliers
Review of Outliers by Malcolm GladwellRating ** 1/2 Malcolm Gladwell has done a remarkable job of turning simple ideas into best sellers. His last book, Blink, could be summed up as follows: first impressions are important. That's it. It was a best seller. His current best seller can be … [Read more...] about Review of Outliers
Review of Defiance
Review of Defiance written by Edward Zwick and Clay Frohman and Directed by Edward ZwickRating *** 1/2 Too many movies today that are based on true stories start with the disclaimer "based on a true story" or "inspired by a true story." So there's no way to tell fact … [Read more...] about Review of Defiance
MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash: Brace For Impact Normally this is the place where I review documentary films, but since I took part in this documentary I don't want to appear as a self promoter. Having said that, you should definitely see this documentary. The producer, Caroline Sommers, was … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
Review of The Express
Review of The Express written by John Hancock and Charles Leavitt, directed by Gary FlederRating *** 1/2 This film tells the true story of Ernie Davis, the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy. The story takes place in the late fifties and early sixties and the civil rights movement serves as … [Read more...] about Review of The Express