Review of Money For Nothing: One Man's Journey Through the Dark Side of Lottery Millions by Edward UgelRating ***** Some titles are better than others. The title of this book is spot on. Money For Nothing has two meanings: It refers to the money won by lottery winners and also to the money made by … [Read more...] about Review of Money For Nothing
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Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of My Kid Could Paint That by Amir Bar-Lev Rating ***** I loved this documentary. It has already garnered a spot in my best of for this year. This is a story about little Marla Olmstead, a four-year-old (now older) whose paintings have made her rich. It is also a story about fame, … [Read more...] about Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of La Vie en Rose
Review of La Vie en Rose directed by Olivier DahanRating *** This is the film that won Marion Catillard this year's Oscar for best actress. She does an amazing job in the film. She plays Edith Piaf, a French singer who died in her forties. The screenwriter and director do a commendable job of … [Read more...] about Review of La Vie en Rose
Getting up to speed with technorati
I'm embarrased to admit that I have been blogging for almost a year now and I have not taken advantage of tags. No wonder no one ever visits my site. Hopefully that will change now that I'm a little more educated. Technorati Profile … [Read more...] about Getting up to speed with technorati
Review of The Sea Inside
Review of The Sea Inside directed by Alejandro AmenAjbar and written by Mateo Gil and Alejandro AmenAjbarRating **** 1/2 This is a Spanish Language film with subtitles starring Javier Bardem. The film is based on the true story of Ramon Sampedro who at the age of 26 became a quadriplegic as the … [Read more...] about Review of The Sea Inside
Review of American Gangster
Review of American Gangster Directed by Ridley ScottRating ***** Let me start by stating up front that I hate gangster movies. I'm not a fan of the Godfather films. The characters in most films of this genre are stereotypes from the pimps, to the thugs, to the women who surround them. But I loved … [Read more...] about Review of American Gangster