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
MSNBC Documentary
I just got word that the MSNBC documentary on aircraft ditchings will air on July 12 at 10:00 pm EDT on MSNBC. I'll put up some links as soon as I have more info. Update 1: The promo is up on MSNBC.com. I'd provide a link but there isn't one. You have to search for the video. To find the … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary
July View From The Cockpit
Here's a picture I took during a training flight. I'm calling it reflections. Click here for a high resolution copy. … [Read more...] about July View From The Cockpit
Review of Food Inc.
Review of Food Inc. By Robert KennerRating **** When I read Michael Pollan's book Omnivore's Dilemma, I knew that a documentary on this subject was sure to follow. No matter how well the author was able to describe what he saw and discovered as he researched his book, I wanted to follow in … [Read more...] about Review of Food Inc.
Review of The Bounty
Review of The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty by Caroline AlexanderRating ***** I usually like to have two or three books going at once, alternating chapters between books. Fifty pages into this book I put all other reading aside. I let myself be whisked away back to the … [Read more...] about Review of The Bounty
Continental Flight 61 and the media
There's nothing more irritating than when the media tries to report on a story and distorts the facts because of ignorance. I've listened to a number of respected news agencies try to turn this flight into a major emergency. One reporter even stated that the first officer is on board just in … [Read more...] about Continental Flight 61 and the media