The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League written by Jeff Hobbs Rating **** Last week in Texas a sixteen-year-old boy was charged with the murder of his fourteen-year-old neighbor, a young girl whose body later turned up in a landfill. What … [Read more...] about Review of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace
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Review of Trapped
Trapped written and directed by Dawn Porter Rating *** 1/2 When it comes to the topic of abortion, I am on the side of pro choice. I don't believe the government should tell women what they can and can't do with their bodies. The documentary Trapped looks at the effects of Republican led efforts … [Read more...] about Review of Trapped
The Zookeeper’s Wife Quick Take
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
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