Over the last several months I have been able to watch a number of excellent docudramas and docuseries. I wanted to share with you a list of some of the very best multi-episode documentaries and docudramas that are available right now. The six part Waco series on the Paramount network is as … [Read more...] about Everything nonfiction docudrama and docuseries guide
Dunkirk, best picture? Are you kidding me?
I don't always agree with the films that get nominated for various Oscars. What I have noticed from previous posts, though, is that the people who vote on the films in each category tend to search out opposing views. See my post on last year's best picture nomination for Arrival. Then there is the … [Read more...] about Dunkirk, best picture? Are you kidding me?
Two books, two films, four quicktakes
I will close out 2017 with a couple of QuickTakes. First up is the book and film The Glass Castle. Book The Glass Castle written by Jeannette Walls (Previously reviewed here) Film The Glass Castle writers Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Lanham directed by Destin Daniel Cretton Rating … [Read more...] about Two books, two films, four quicktakes
Only the Brave Quick Take
Review of Only the Brave directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Sean Flynn Rating **** 1/2 I spend a lot of time gazing down as I fly across the country. I've seen plenty of fires in regions that seem sparsely populated. I've flown into regions such as Jackson Hole, Wyoming where the … [Read more...] about Only the Brave Quick Take
American Made Quick Take
Review of American Made written by Gary Spinelli Rating **** A pilot for TWA gets involved in the Iran Contra scandal. He also decides to smuggle drugs for a Columbian drug cartel. What could go wrong? Tom Cruise does a good job portraying TWA pilot Barry Seal. The aviation scenes are … [Read more...] about American Made Quick Take
The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take
The Zookeeper's Wife written by Angela Workman based on the book by Diane Ackerman Directed by Niki Caro Rating **** 1/2 The Zookeeper's Wife is an excellent film about a family owned zoo that is transformed into a hiding and holding area for Jews trying to escape German occupation in Poland … [Read more...] about The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take