Review of Craigslist Joe directed by Joseph Garner Rating **** A lot of people come up with great ideas for stories. But few actually take the next step and actually put in the work to tell that story. Joseph Garner and cinematographer Kevin Flint put in the work. The result is this entertaining … [Read more...] about Review of Craigslist Joe
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
It's been a busy year for me. I haven't been able to see as many films as I would have liked. I haven't been able to read as many books as I would have liked. And it looks like going forward in 2013 I'm going to have even less time as I work on my next book and film project. So since I didn't put … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
Review of The Imposter
Review of The Imposter directed by Bart Layton Rating ***** This is the best documentary I've seen this year. It's a fascinating story told in a unique style. This is a story that would be impossible to believe if it weren't true. A down on his luck Frenchman, whose entire life seems to have … [Read more...] about Review of The Imposter
Review of Into the Abyss
Review of Into the Abyss written and directed by Werner Herzog Rating **** This is a film about the death penalty. The filmmaker, Werner Herzog, makes no attempt to conceal the fact that he opposes capital-punishment. Normally, I would consider that a mistake because it prejudices the film. You … [Read more...] about Review of Into the Abyss
An Absolute Must See Film
Review of Frontline: The Confessions written & directed by Ofra Bikel Rating ***** This is one of those films that tell a story that would be hard to believe if it wasn't true. If you have any doubts that our justice system isn't flawed - watch this film! If you have any doubt that the legal … [Read more...] about An Absolute Must See Film
Chasing Madoff: A Story of Indifference and Incompetence
Chasing Madoff Written and Directed by Jeff Prosserman Rating ***** I found this documentary while browsing the shelves at my local Blockbuster. There was one lone copy hidden among a slew of worthless titles like Bad Teacher and Cowboys and Aliens. This film has more originality and … [Read more...] about Chasing Madoff: A Story of Indifference and Incompetence