Review of The Making of The Lords of Flatbush by Stephen VeronaRating ** 1/2 The film The Lords of Flatbush is noteworthy on a few accounts. It represents one of the first independent films to achieve a level of success. It was also the first film for two of its stars: Sylvester Stallone and Henry … [Read more...] about Review of The Making of The Lords of Flatbush
Review of After Innoncence
Review of After Innocence written by Marc Simon and Jessica Sanders. Directed by Jessica Sanders. Rating *** 1/2 Anyone who has read this blog knows that I am a critic of the justice system and capital punishment. I am especially drawn to stories of the wrongfullyy accused. This film … [Read more...] about Review of After Innoncence
Review of Changeling
Review of Changeling written by J Michael Straczynski and directed by Clint EastwoodRating ***** This film is by far the best movie I have seen this year. The movie is based on the unbelievable true story of Christine Collins and her fight against the LAPD in 1928. By now most people know that the … [Read more...] about Review of Changeling
November view from the cockpit
I never get tired of looking outside. I took this one flying over the Gulf. It's called On Top. To get a high resolution copy click on the image, then right click and select save. … [Read more...] about November view from the cockpit
Review of The Rape of Europa
Review of The Rape of Europa written and directed by Nicole Newham, Richard Berge, Bonnie CohenRating *** 1/2 This documentary is based on a book by the same name by author Lynn Nicholas. The film and book tell the story of how the Germans, and later the Russians, stole precious artwork, … [Read more...] about Review of The Rape of Europa
Review of For The Thrill Of It
Review of For The Thrill Of It by Simon BaatzRating ***** Like Clarence Darrow at the beginning of For The Thrill Of It, I always felt that crime was a result of environmental pressures: poverty, lack of education, lack of health care, single parent, etc. I have since concluded that there are … [Read more...] about Review of For The Thrill Of It