Review of Touching The Void Directed by Kevin MacDonaldRating ***** Touching the Voidtells the true story of two climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, who set out to climb one of the highest mountain peaks in Peru -- the Siula Grande. The documentary is based on the book written by Joe Simpson. … [Read more...] about Review of Touching The Void
MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash: Brace For Impact Normally this is the place where I review documentary films, but since I took part in this documentary I don't want to appear as a self promoter. Having said that, you should definitely see this documentary. The producer, Caroline Sommers, was … [Read more...] about MSNBC Documentary Why Planes Crash
Review of Food Inc.
Review of Food Inc. By Robert KennerRating **** When I read Michael Pollan's book Omnivore's Dilemma, I knew that a documentary on this subject was sure to follow. No matter how well the author was able to describe what he saw and discovered as he researched his book, I wanted to follow in … [Read more...] about Review of Food Inc.
Review of Encounters at the End of the World
Review of Encounters at the End of the World written and directed by Werner HerzogRating *** 1/2 This film received an Oscar nomination for best documentary in 2008. I thought it was good, but I felt that there were a number of films that should have been nominated ahead of this one including … [Read more...] about Review of Encounters at the End of the World
Review of Cocaine Cowboys
Review of Cocaine Cowboys directed by Billy CorbenRating **** This documentary is the first of two documentaries dealing with the early days of the cocaine trade. I actually saw the Cocaine Cowboys II documentary first. That film led me to this one. The two films work together because they cover … [Read more...] about Review of Cocaine Cowboys
Review of Man on Wire
Review of Man on Wire directed by James MarshRating **** Man on Wiretells the story of Philippe Petit and his successful wire-walking attempt across the two World Trade Center towers on August 7, 1974. The film uses a combination of archival footage and photos, recreations, and interviews with … [Read more...] about Review of Man on Wire