Review of Crazy For The Storm by Norman Ollestadrating **** On February 19, 1979 the author, who was eleven at the time, was a passenger on a chartered single engine Cessna 172 that crashed into the San Gabriel Mountains. Also on the plane was the author's father, the father's girlfriend, … [Read more...] about Review of Crazy For The Storm
August View From The Cockpit
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