Vietnam Ken Burns Lynn Novick Rating ***** I was fortunate to graduate from high school just as the war in Vietnam was winding down. So, while I was keenly aware of what was happening, I was also focused on other things. I now know from watching this excellent historical documentary series just how … [Read more...] about Review of Vietnam by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
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Only the Brave Quick Take
Review of Only the Brave directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Sean Flynn Rating **** 1/2 I spend a lot of time gazing down as I fly across the country. I've seen plenty of fires in regions that seem sparsely populated. I've flown into regions such as Jackson Hole, Wyoming where the … [Read more...] about Only the Brave Quick Take
Review of Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion written by Joe SharkeyRating ***** Mark Putman was a man with a promising career with the FBI. He was hard-working, motivated, and an overachiever. His world came crashing down thanks to some bad decisions and an encounter with a female informant that turned deadly. The how and … [Read more...] about Review of Above Suspicion
American Made Quick Take
Review of American Made written by Gary Spinelli Rating **** A pilot for TWA gets involved in the Iran Contra scandal. He also decides to smuggle drugs for a Columbian drug cartel. What could go wrong? Tom Cruise does a good job portraying TWA pilot Barry Seal. The aviation scenes are … [Read more...] about American Made Quick Take
Review of Lucky Bastard
Review of Lucky Bastard: My Life, My Dad, and the Things I'm Not Allowed to Say on TV Written by Joe Buck Rating ***** I've lived in St. Louis for most of the 80s and 90s. To me and many others, the voices of Jack Buck and Mike Shannon were synonymous with summer. I was there when Joe Buck … [Read more...] about Review of Lucky Bastard
Review of The Kalief Browder Story
Time: The Kalief Browder Story directed by Jenner Furst Rating ***** The Kalief Browder story is an enlightening case study of our broken criminal justice system. Kalief's story might never have come to light but for one decision made by Kalief – he chose not to take a plea deal. Kalief was … [Read more...] about Review of The Kalief Browder Story