Review of Ghosts of Abu Ghraib directed by Rory Kennedyrating ***** Watch this film! When you're done watching it, watch it again with the audio commentary. This is as good as it gets in documentary films. Anyone with even a cursory understanding of what took place at Abu Ghraib realizes that the … [Read more...] about Review of Ghosts of Abu Ghraib directed by Rory Kennedy
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Review of I Know I’m Not Alone by Michael Franti
Review of I Know I'm Not Alone directed by Michael Frantirating **1/2 This film offers a good counterpoint to what is seen on the daily news concerning Iraq and occupied Palestine. Michael Franti, a musician and singer, took a film crew along with him as he visited the streets of Iraq and … [Read more...] about Review of I Know I’m Not Alone by Michael Franti
Review of F5 written by Mark Levine
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
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