Wild Wild Country directed by Chapman and Maclain Way Rating ***** Here is another documentary series to add to your watch list. This story takes place in the early-to-mid 1980s. I remember hearing about it in the media. My take at the time was that this was another one of those crazy cults with a … [Read more...] about Wild Wild Country Quick Take
Everything Nonfiction 2018 Oscar Picks
When most people put out lists like this, they choose films that they think will win or should win. My selections are based solely on which films affected me on an emotional level. Chances are high that my picks will not align with the actual winners. For example, the best picture I saw in 2017 was … [Read more...] about Everything Nonfiction 2018 Oscar Picks
Everything nonfiction docudrama and docuseries guide
Over the last several months I have been able to watch a number of excellent docudramas and docuseries. I wanted to share with you a list of some of the very best multi-episode documentaries and docudramas that are available right now. The six part Waco series on the Paramount network is as … [Read more...] about Everything nonfiction docudrama and docuseries guide
Review of Abacus
Review of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail directed by Steve James Rating ***** If you like David vs. Goliath stories, this documentary is for you. The film starts with two people of Chinese descent watching the movie It's a Wonderful Life. The connection between the story told in the documentary … [Read more...] about Review of Abacus
Documentary quicktakes
I've seen a ton of great documentaries over the past few months. I don't have time to review them all, but I would like to mention a few of the notable ones I've seen. Energy To start things off, I have two documentaries that deal with energy. The first is Al Gore's sequel to an Inconvenient … [Read more...] about Documentary quicktakes
Review of Vietnam by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
Vietnam Ken Burns Lynn Novick Rating ***** I was fortunate to graduate from high school just as the war in Vietnam was winding down. So, while I was keenly aware of what was happening, I was also focused on other things. I now know from watching this excellent historical documentary series just how … [Read more...] about Review of Vietnam by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick