Review of The Murders at Starved Rock HBO rating **** Did he or didn't he murder three women at Starved Rock Park in 1961? That's the question that this three-part HBO docuseries tries to answer. Chester Weger was just 22 when he was arrested and eventually convicted of the triple murder. He … [Read more...] about Review of The Murders at Starved Rock
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Best of Everything Nonfiction 2021
These are the best books, films, and documentaries reviewed this past year. As always, actual publication and release dates will vary. Books The Winter Fortress The Pale Faced Lie The Last Season Kidnapped by a Client Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2021
Review of the Last Duel Book vs Film
The Last Duel written by Eric Jager rating ****The Last Duel written by Nicole Holofcener, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck directed by Ridley ScottRating **** Book or film? I chose to do both. It's been a while since I had a chance to read a book and then head out to a theatre to see the film … [Read more...] about Review of the Last Duel Book vs Film
The Christian “Kit” Martin story
I've now watched the Dateline episode The Evil That Watches three times. While I gained a little more insight with each viewing, there remains a host of unanswered questions. I hope that supporters of Kit Martin will provide more clarity. If you know the answers to some of my questions or can … [Read more...] about The Christian “Kit” Martin story
Review of The Premonition
Review of The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis Rating *** I'm a Michael Lewis fan. Premonition, however, fell short for me. The book lacked a narrative focus. Instead, it read more like a series of loosely connected anecdotes. I would have preferred more insight into how the Trump … [Read more...] about Review of The Premonition
Review of LuLaRich
Review of LulaRich Directed by Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason Rating ***** This four-part documentary series covers the rise and fall of LuLaRoe, a multi-level marketing company that mainly catered to white working moms. Part one covers the backgrounds of company founders DeAnne and Mark … [Read more...] about Review of LuLaRich