Review of Good Hair Directed by Jeff Stilson Rating *** The idea behind this film can be credited to Chris Rock's three-year old daughter who asked him why she didn't have good hair. The question sent Chris and director Jeff Stilson to a variety of locations to find the answer. The film is … [Read more...] about Review of Good Hair
Dateline The Mystery in Rock Hill episode proves our justice system is flawed
I have always been interested in wrongful convictions. There can be no fate worst than being convicted and sentenced for a crime you did not commit. The recent Dateline episode The Mystery in Rock Hill had me so outraged that I still can not shake the impact the story has had on me. If you haven't … [Read more...] about Dateline The Mystery in Rock Hill episode proves our justice system is flawed
Review of The September Issue
Review of The September Issue directed by R.J. CutlerRating *** This documentary takes a behind the scenes look at the people at Vogue as they prepare for the September 2007 issue of the magazine. The September issue is traditionally the biggest issue of the year. This film offers an interesting … [Read more...] about Review of The September Issue
Never Give Up! The Story of Anvil
Review of Anvil directed by Sacha GervasiRating **** This is a film about dreams. It's about hope and hanging on to the one thing that makes life worth living. Some have compared this story to the fictional group Spinal Tap. And while there are plenty of parallels to that film, this film is … [Read more...] about Never Give Up! The Story of Anvil
Review of More Than a Game
Review of More Than a Game directed by Kristopher BelmanRating ***** My goal with this blog has been to help bring attention to books, films, and documentaries that don't always get a lot of attention. If I get just one person to see this film after reading about it here, then I will have … [Read more...] about Review of More Than a Game
Review of The Botany of Desire DVD
Review of The Botany of Desire directed by Michael SchwarzRating ***** A while back I wrote about Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma. I mentioned then that the subject matter would make for an interesting documentary. Well, that book was made into the documentary Food, Inc., which … [Read more...] about Review of The Botany of Desire DVD