Review of "Rescue Dawn" Written and Directed by Werner Herzog Rating * 1/2 I thought Werner Herzog's documentary Grizzly Man was excellent. I thought Christian Bale was superb in 3:10 To Yuma. Unfortunately, this film doesn't display any of that talent. I can't remember a single movie … [Read more...] about Review of “Rescue Dawn” Written and Directed by Werner Herzog
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35 Miles is now available for pre-order
My book 35 Miles From Shore is now available for pre-ordering. There are two ways to pre-order. You can call Chicago Review Press at 800-888-4741, or you can click on the Amazon.com link below. Pre-order your copy of 35 Miles From Shore today. To pre-order from Amazon.com click here. Remember, if … [Read more...] about 35 Miles is now available for pre-order
Review of “We Are Marshall” directed by McG
Review of "We Are Marshall" directed by McGrating *** I've been waiting to see this movie for a while for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons was because the aircraft accident that wiped out the Marshall University football team happened in 1970, the same year as the accident I … [Read more...] about Review of “We Are Marshall” directed by McG
Review of “Sicko” by Michael Moore
Review of "Sicko" by Michael Moorerating **** 1/2 I have to admit that I had some preconceived notions before I watched this film. I like the documentaries that Michael Moore has done in the past, but they all have been very one sided and very opinionated. I was expecting the same with this one. I … [Read more...] about Review of “Sicko” by Michael Moore
Review of “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell
Review of "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson rating ***** I remember when I first heard about this event on the news. My first reaction was that it was a terrible waste of life. After reading Marcus Lutrell's book, I still feel that way; but I have a lot more … [Read more...] about Review of “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell
Review of “A Mighty Heart” directed by Michael Winterbottom
Review of "A Mighty Heart" Directed by Michael Winterbottomrating *** A Mighty Heart tells the true story of the kidnapping and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Everything about this movie is top notch: the acting, the writing, the direction. Still there is something … [Read more...] about Review of “A Mighty Heart” directed by Michael Winterbottom