Review of Good Hair
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.
Dateline The Mystery in Rock Hill episode proves our justice system is flawed
In every case of wrongful conviction that I have come across, there are a number of common elements. They are, in no particular order, incompetent police work, prosecutorial misconduct, untruthful or deceptive testimony, and a jury system that assumes all defendants are guilty until proven innocent. This case has all of the above.
Review of The September Issue
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.
Never Give Up! The Story of Anvil
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 about real people; their successes, failures, and unrealized aspirations.
Review of More Than a Game
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 accomplished this goal. This is a superb film from start to finish. Hollywood can spend gazillions of dollars cranking out mind numbing films like the Transformersmovies and the countless superhero flicks, but I’ll take a good documentary like this over those time-wasters anytime.
Review of The Botany of Desire DVD
This film was a PBS special. They could not have done a better job. Michael Pollan’s book covers the domestication of four plants: the apple tree, the tulip, cannabis, and the potato. This documentary takes the stories told in the book and brings them to life through interviews, images, and animation. Michael Pollan serves as the narrator. I liked Food, Inc. I liked this film even more.