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
Review of The Great Debaters
Review of the Great Debaters written by Robert Eisele and directed by Denzell WashingtonRating **** I can honestly say that I don't think I have ever seen a film with Denzell Washington that I haven't liked. He adds just enough originality to each role that you totally believe in the … [Read more...] about Review of The Great Debaters
Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Review of The Diving Bell and The Butterfly written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Julian Schnabelrating *** 1/2 This is the true story of Jean-Dominque Do Bauby who at the age of 42 suffered a stroke that separated the communication between his brain stem from his spinal column, leaving him … [Read more...] about Review of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly