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An open letter to Robert Zemeckis and the makers of Flight

Robert, why? I'm a huge fan of yours. I had such high hopes that finally a skilled director might make an aviation film that was realistic, believable, as well as entertaining. You did such a good job with the crash scene in Cast Away. So how could you make a film with so many cringe inducing … [Read more...] about An open letter to Robert Zemeckis and the makers of Flight

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Review of We Bought a Zoo

Review of We Bought a Zoo directed by Cameron Crowe, written by Cameron Crowe and Aline Brosh McKenna Rating **** 1/2 I didn't have high expectations going into this film. But I was more than pleasantly surprised. This film is a gem, equally as good as Jerry Magurie. The film is based on the … [Read more...] about Review of We Bought a Zoo

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Everything The Donner Party

Desperate Passage: The Donner Party by Ethan Rarick Rating ***** When ever I get the opportunity, I like to get totally immersed in a story. This usually involves a story that is told in more than one medium: book, film, or documentary. Two recent examples covered in this blog are the HBO series … [Read more...] about Everything The Donner Party

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Moneyball: Book vs Film

Moneyball by Michael Lewis  - Rating **** 1/2 Moneyball the film directed by Bennett Miller and written by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Zorkin Rating **** I always enjoy having the option to read a book and then seeing that book come to life in film. This blog is full of examples of this. One that … [Read more...] about Moneyball: Book vs Film

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A Review of The Conspirator

A review of The Conspirator written by James D. Solomon and directed by Robert Redford Rating **** 1/2 I'm not sure how well this film did at the box office. My recollection is that it got mixed reviews and probably didn't make a whole lot of money, at least not in theatres. My guess, though, is … [Read more...] about A Review of The Conspirator