Review of Flash of Genius directed by Marc AbrahamRating **** 1/2 I had planned on seeing this film when it first came out in theaters. Everything about this story appealed to me: the idea behind the invention, the legal fight against a major corporation, the fact that he acted as his own attorney, … [Read more...] about Review of Flash of Genius
Review of Changeling
Review of Changeling written by J Michael Straczynski and directed by Clint EastwoodRating ***** This film is by far the best movie I have seen this year. The movie is based on the unbelievable true story of Christine Collins and her fight against the LAPD in 1928. By now most people know that the … [Read more...] about Review of Changeling
Review of The Counterfeiters
Review of the Counterfeiters written and directed by Stefan RuzowitzkyRating **** It's rare when a film that is written and directed by the same individual turns out to be really good. This film is the exception. It is a foreign film with subtitles, but don't let that scare you away. Once … [Read more...] about Review of The Counterfeiters
Review of Recount
Review of Recount written by Danny Strong and directed by Jay RoachRating **** This is an HBO film that tells the story of the 2000 presidential election and subsequent request for a Florida recount. This film has a first rate cast and does an excellent job of accurately portraying all that took … [Read more...] about Review of Recount
Review of the Killing of John lennon
Review of The Killing of John lennon written and directed by Andrew PiddingtonRating *** It's always interesting when you get a chance to see two films on the same subject. In this case I'm referring to the films Chapter 27 and The Killing of John Lennon. Both films are about the killing of … [Read more...] about Review of the Killing of John lennon
Review of Chapter 27
Review of Chapter 27 directed by J.P. and Jarrett SchaefferRating ** 1/2 This film is about the killing of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman as seen from the killer's eyes. This is mostly a one man show by the lead actor Jared leto. The only other star of note is Lindsay Lohan who does a fine job … [Read more...] about Review of Chapter 27