I have two really good nonfiction films to recommend. First up is Apollo 11.Apollo 11 directed by Todd Douglas Miller. Rating ***** Back in 1994 while working on the interactive CD-ROM Apollo XIII: A Week to Remember, I had the chance to fly to Houston where I interviewed four Apollo 13 flight … [Read more...] about Two nonfiction film quicktakes
Reviews
Everything the Holocaust
I have been steeped in the Holocaust for the past several months. It started with the book Denial by Deborah E. Lipstadt. While reading that book I started watching the six-part Netflix documentary series Auschwitz. When I finished the book, I rented the film Denial written by David Hare. It has … [Read more...] about Everything the Holocaust
The case against impeaching Trump
Over the next six months or so a clear picture of President's Trump's many misdeeds will come to light. At the top of the list will be obstruction of justice and campaign finance violations. Those two alone would be enough to impeach any other president. But those infractions are just the tip of the … [Read more...] about The case against impeaching Trump
Review of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Written by Chiwetel Ejiofor and William Kamkwamba, directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor Rating ***** I am always a little leary when I see a film that is written, directed, and stars the same individual. Most of the time these films are not that good because there is a lack of colaboration and … [Read more...] about Review of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Review of A Higher Call
This book offers something unique among the volumes written about WWII. It tells the story of the air campaign over Germany from the perspective of a German pilot. Review of a Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of combat and chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of WW II by Adam Makos and Larry … [Read more...] about Review of A Higher Call
My 2019 Oscar Picks
Best Picture – The best all around picture for me was Green Book Best Director – Adam Mckay for Vice. I would have nominated the directors of Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Best Actress – I haven't seen enough of the nominated performances to give an honest pick. Glenn Close was good in … [Read more...] about My 2019 Oscar Picks