Review of Bryan Banks
Review of Bryan Banks written by Doug Atchison and directed by Tom Shadyac rating ***** I followed this story when it first broke. I knew then that it had the makings of a great film. A high school athlete on a fast track to college football and the NFL is accused of rape. He is […]
Three docudramas to stream right now
I have three excellent docudrama series to recommend. Each will take you on a deep dive into three compelling stories. First up is Chernobyl. You can find this five-part series on HBO. Like the other two docudramas on this list, everything about it is top notch. There aren’t many stories where a catastrophe has the […]
Two nonfiction film quicktakes
I have two really good nonfiction films to recommend. First up is Apollo 11.Apollo 11 directed by Todd Douglas Miller. Rating ***** Back in 1994 while working on the interactive CD-ROM Apollo XIII: A Week to Remember, I had the chance to fly to Houston where I interviewed four Apollo 13 flight controllers. I conducted […]
Everything the Holocaust
I have been steeped in the Holocaust for the past several months. It started with the book Denial by Deborah E. Lipstadt. While reading that book I started watching the six-part Netflix documentary series Auschwitz. When I finished the book, I rented the film Denial written by David Hare. It has been a deep dive […]
Review of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Written by Chiwetel Ejiofor and William Kamkwamba, directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor Rating ***** I am always a little leary when I see a film that is written, directed, and stars the same individual. Most of the time these films are not that good because there is a lack of colaboration and feedback. The Boy Who […]
My 2019 Oscar Picks
Best Picture – The best all around picture for me was Green Book Best Director – Adam Mckay for Vice. I would have nominated the directors of Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Best Actress – I haven’t seen enough of the nominated performances to give an honest pick. Glenn Close was good in The Wife, […]