Review of F5 written by Mark Levinerating **** This book tells the story of the devastating tornado outbreak of April 3, 1974. While the outbreak covered a large geographical area, the author focuses primarily on two of the worst hit areas: Zenia, Ohio and Limestone county, Alabama. There are a … [Read more...] about Review of F5 written by Mark Levine
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Slamdance screenplay competition
The screenplay for Heaven and Sea has made it to the second round of the Slamdance screenplay competition. You can find out more by visiting the link below: Slamdance results … [Read more...] about Slamdance screenplay competition
Reveiw of Letters From Iwo Jima
Review of Letters From Iwo Jima directed by Clint Eastwood, written by Iris Yamshita and Paul HaggisRating **** As a companion piece for Flags of Our Fathers, this film succeeds on all levels. Unlike other reviews, I give the edge to Flags as the better of the two. Mostly because of the starkness … [Read more...] about Reveiw of Letters From Iwo Jima
Book, screenplay, and other musings
First the book. I am pleased to announce that the book Heaven and Sea has been accepted into the small press trade distribution program at IPG. The book will appear in the spring 2008 catalog and will be available for purchase sometime between Jan and Apr of 2008. Acceptance into this program is … [Read more...] about Book, screenplay, and other musings
Review of “Zodiac” by David Fincher
Review of "Zodiac" directed by David Fincher, written by James Vanderbiltrating **** Officially the murders in the late 60s and early 70s attributed to the Zodiac killer are unsolved. This film, based on the book by the same name by Robert Graysmith, puts forth a good case for … [Read more...] about Review of “Zodiac” by David Fincher
Review of “Alpha Dog” by Nick Cassavetes
Review of Alpha Dog written and directed by Nick Cassavetesrating ** The underlying story of a kidnapping that may or may not have been a kidnapping that turned into a murder is an interesting one. But the end result here is a missed opportunity. The writer/director uses two different methods to … [Read more...] about Review of “Alpha Dog” by Nick Cassavetes