Review of Bigger, Stronger, Faster directed by Christopher BellRating **** This film is a well balanced look at steroid use. The writers frame the film around writer/director Chris Bell's own family. Two of his brothers use steroids. One who hopes to make it in professional wrestling and the … [Read more...] about Review of Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Review of Nanking
Review of Nanking directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan SturmanRating **** 1/2 Nanking is the true story of what happened in 1937 when the Japanese invaded China. If anyone ever questioned the need for a strong military, they only need to watch this film. This is a story about what happens when a … [Read more...] about Review of Nanking
Review of Taxi to the Dark Side
Review of Taxi to the Dark Side directed by Alex GibneyRating ***** This film won the Oscar for best documentary. It's another great film about the abuses of power in the Bush presidency. This film's merit comes mostly from the message of the story. In summary, that message is that any … [Read more...] about Review of Taxi to the Dark Side
Review of Joe Louis: American Hero…Betrayed
Review of Joe Louis: American Hero...Betrayed written by Ouisie ShapiroRating **** This is an HBO film about heavyweight champion Joe Louis. This film is similar in content to the Ken Burn's film Unforgivable Blackness, which was about the first black heavyweight boxing champion - Jack Johnson. … [Read more...] about Review of Joe Louis: American Hero…Betrayed
Review of War Dance
Review of War/Dance directed by Sean and Andrea FineRating *** 1/2 This is the story of a group of African refugees and their attempt to compete in a national music and dance competition. At least that is the thread that weaves through the film. A more accurate description is that this is a film … [Read more...] about Review of War Dance
Review of In The Shadow of the Moon
Review of In The Shadow of the Moon directed by David SingtonRating *** 1/2 This is the story of the Apollo moon landings as told by the men who actually flew to the moon and back. I owe my current career to the Apollo space program. I grew up during the nascent stages of the space program. Like … [Read more...] about Review of In The Shadow of the Moon