Review of Taxi to the Dark Side directed by Alex GibneyRating ***** This film won the Oscar for best documentary. It's another great film about the abuses of power in the Bush presidency. This film's merit comes mostly from the message of the story. In summary, that message is that any … [Read more...] about Review of Taxi to the Dark Side
Review of Joe Louis: American Hero…Betrayed
Review of Joe Louis: American Hero...Betrayed written by Ouisie ShapiroRating **** This is an HBO film about heavyweight champion Joe Louis. This film is similar in content to the Ken Burn's film Unforgivable Blackness, which was about the first black heavyweight boxing champion - Jack Johnson. … [Read more...] about Review of Joe Louis: American Hero…Betrayed
October View From the Cockpit
I'm calling this picture Water, Sun, & Clouds. To get a high resolution copy, click on the image then right click and select save. … [Read more...] about October View From the Cockpit
Coming to Cleveland
I will be giving a slide show presentation at the Medina County District Library at 210 south Broadway, Medina, OH this Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The slide show uses images, animation, and sound to tell the true story of the first and only open-water ditching of a commercial … [Read more...] about Coming to Cleveland
Review of The Counterfeiters
Review of the Counterfeiters written and directed by Stefan RuzowitzkyRating **** It's rare when a film that is written and directed by the same individual turns out to be really good. This film is the exception. It is a foreign film with subtitles, but don't let that scare you away. Once … [Read more...] about Review of The Counterfeiters
Review of 1421
Review of 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin MenziesRating **** One of my favorite books of all time is Magellan by Tim Joyner. It's one of only a handful of books I have read more than once. It is the greatest adventure story ever told. Magellan left Spain with five ships … [Read more...] about Review of 1421