Review of American Teen directed by Nanette BursteinRating ***** This is a great documentary. Just about everyone can find something or someone who they can identify with. I haven't been to high school in a few years, okay a few decades, but some things never change. And what's true … [Read more...] about Review of American Teen
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson written and directed by Alex GibneyRating *** 1/2 I have not read any of Hunter Thompson's work. He was before my time. But this film gives a very rounded look at a unique individual with a unique voice. The film covers Hunter … [Read more...] about Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Review of Where in the World id Osama Bin laden?
Review of Where in the World is Osama Bin laden written and directed by Morgan SpurlockRating *** This latest documentary by Morgan Spurlock uses the humor in the premise of searching for Osama Bin Laden as a way to examine different cultures in the Middle East and the anti U.S. fervor that exists … [Read more...] about Review of Where in the World id Osama Bin laden?
Review of Standard Operating Procedure
Review of Standard Operating Procedure by Errol Morris Rating ***** The theme od this film can be summed up with a quote from one of the interviewees. The quote, paraphrased here, goes: "A picture shows only what was happening in a fraction of a second. It doesn't show what was happening … [Read more...] about Review of Standard Operating Procedure
Review of Fuel
Review of Fuel written and directed by Josh TickellRating ***** I've now had the opportunity to see four films at the St. Louis International Film Festival. Three of them were documentaries, including this one by Josh Tickell. While it doesn't tell a story like the compelling one told in … [Read more...] about Review of Fuel
Review of Dear Zachary
Review of Dear Zachary: A letter to a son about his father written and directed by Ken KuenneRating ***** It's not often that I get to write about a film before most people have had a chance to see it. In this case, I had a chance to view the film at the St. Louis International Film Festival. … [Read more...] about Review of Dear Zachary