I've been quiet as far as my posts on this site are concerned. The demands of my schedule and my own projects have prevented me from posting as much as I would like. But that hasn't stopped me from reading and seeing some great nonfiction stories. If you're looking for some recommendations after … [Read more...] about 2015 is a banner year for nonfiction films
Project Greenlight and how not to make a film
I'll start off by saying that I love the concept of Project Greenlight, a behind the scenes series on the making of a feature film. I also think that HBO is the right vehicle to deliver that series. I was able to watch all eight episodes on demand followed by an on demand viewing of the actual film … [Read more...] about Project Greenlight and how not to make a film
Will the real Phil Spector please stand up
Review of HBO's Phil Spector written and directed by David Mamet Rating *** So David Mamet decides he wants to tell the story of Phil Spector and the murder, or suicide, or accidental death of Lana Clarkson. David believes that Phil is innocent. He lays out a convincing argument for his case. He … [Read more...] about Will the real Phil Spector please stand up
Review of Zero Dark Thirty
Review of Zero Dark Thirty written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow Rating ***** In a previous post, I said that the film The Impossible was my pick for best picture of 2012. Since that picture wasn't one of the nominated pictures, this film would be my second pick. As much as I … [Read more...] about Review of Zero Dark Thirty
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
It's been a busy year for me. I haven't been able to see as many films as I would have liked. I haven't been able to read as many books as I would have liked. And it looks like going forward in 2013 I'm going to have even less time as I work on my next book and film project. So since I didn't put … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
My take on the film Lincoln
Review of Lincoln written by Tony Kushner and directed by Steven Spielberg Rating *** 1/2 I'm giving this film a three-and-a-half rating out of five. And for those who follow this blog, they might know that at year's end when I put together the best of Everything Nonfiction list, only reviews of … [Read more...] about My take on the film Lincoln