The Zookeeper's Wife written by Angela Workman based on the book by Diane Ackerman Directed by Niki Caro Rating **** 1/2 The Zookeeper's Wife is an excellent film about a family owned zoo that is transformed into a hiding and holding area for Jews trying to escape German occupation in Poland … [Read more...] about The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take
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Must see Netflix documentary Icarus
Icarus written and directed by Bryan Fogel Rating ***** Every once in a while a book or film will completely blow me away. This documentary is in that category. The film starts out as an inside look at doping in athletics. Bryan Fogel is a bicyclist who competes in amateur racing. He wants … [Read more...] about Must see Netflix documentary Icarus
Detroit Quick Take
Detroit written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow Rating ***** Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal continue with their impressive record of collaboration. Detroit starts out chaotic and frenzied as an incident involving police overreach sets everything in motion. For the first thirty … [Read more...] about Detroit Quick Take
Dunkirk quick take
Dunkirk – written and directed by Cristopher Nolan Rating ** 1/2 Best movie of the year. First Oscar contender. A critics darling. One of Christopher Nolan's best. Here's my one word review. Loud! And that's a compliment. This movie is so overhyped it isn't funny. Other than some great war … [Read more...] about Dunkirk quick take
Review of Off the Cliff
Off the Cliff: How the Making of Thelma & Louise Drove Hollywood to the Edge written by Becky Aikman Rating ***** I loved this book. As a fan of the film, I found the whole behind the scenes anecdotes entertaining. Can you picture Jodie Foster and Cher as Thelma & Louise? I've … [Read more...] about Review of Off the Cliff
Nobody Speak quick take
Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press written by Brian Knappenberger Rating ***** Let me start with a brief introduction. This is a review site. Writing helpful reviews takes time. Sometimes my schedule doesn't permit me the time I need to write a thorough review, even though I saw or read … [Read more...] about Nobody Speak quick take