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
Review of The Back Nine
Review of The Back Nine directed by Ron Vignone and Jon Fitzgerald Rating *** 1/2 The premise for this film is what caught my attention. A fifteen-handicap golfer about to tuen 40, wondered if it would be possible, with the help of technology and professional coaches, to get good enough to … [Read more...] about Review of The Back Nine
Everything The Donner Party
Desperate Passage: The Donner Party by Ethan Rarick Rating ***** When ever I get the opportunity, I like to get totally immersed in a story. This usually involves a story that is told in more than one medium: book, film, or documentary. Two recent examples covered in this blog are the HBO series … [Read more...] about Everything The Donner Party