Review of Hell and Back Again directed by Danfung Dennis Rating *** 1/2 This is a documentary film nominated for this year's Oscar. I watched the film on my iPad. More on that later. Like Restrepo, last year's Oscar nominated film about Afghanistan, this documentary goes behind the scenes with a … [Read more...] about Review of Hell and Back Again
Wing Chun Kung Fu and the Internet
One of the great things about having a blog like this is knowing that there are people all over the world accessing the content. So whenever a writer or filmmaker reaches out to me, I'm always happy to help them spread the word. Such is the case with this post. A filmmaker/musician from Osaka, … [Read more...] about Wing Chun Kung Fu and the Internet
Review of Client 9
Review of Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer written and directed by Alex Gibney Rating ***** This film came out around the same time as the documentary The Inside Job. In many ways this film is a prequil to that documentary, because before Eliot Spitzer resigned from office he was … [Read more...] about Review of Client 9
Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
I don't think anyone watching the Dateline episode The Mystery on Halloween Night could conclude other than an innocent person was convicted of a crime he did not commit. If the judge currently deliberating on Ryan Ferguson's fate doesn't overturn his conviction, it will be a miscarriage of justice … [Read more...] about Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
Review of Exit Through the Gift Shop
Review of Exit Through the Gift Shop written & directed by Bansky Rating *** 1/2 What is it that makes one work of art worth thousands of dollars and another similar work of art worth almost nothing? That is a question that has been addressed on this site a number of times. First there was … [Read more...] about Review of Exit Through the Gift Shop
Casino Jack: America for sale
A review of Casino Jack written and directed by Alex Gibney Review ***** In my most recent review of the documentary Gasland, I commented that it was a must see film. The same can be said about this film, especially right now. If you want to know what's going on behind the scenes in Washington … [Read more...] about Casino Jack: America for sale