Review of The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction and Houdini in the Spirit World by David Jaher Rating *** 1/2 If you know anything about the life of Harry Houdini, then you know about his personal crusade to unmask those who claimed to be able to communicate with the dead. What I didn't … [Read more...] about Review of The Witch of Lime Street
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Nancy Grace proves Steven Avery is innocent
I am not a fan of Nancy Grace. So when I heard that she was devoting an entire show to the Steven Avery case with the teaser that she was going to show the evidence the documentary left out, I thought I would watch with an open mind. Maybe there is important evidence that might help sway me one way … [Read more...] about Nancy Grace proves Steven Avery is innocent
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2015
Here is my list of the best nonfiction books, films, and documentaries that I have read or seen in 2015. Books In The Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides Dead Wake by Erick Larson Missoula by John Krakauer Getting Life by Michael Morton The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Dateline Purgatory … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2015
2015 is a banner year for nonfiction films
I've been quiet as far as my posts on this site are concerned. The demands of my schedule and my own projects have prevented me from posting as much as I would like. But that hasn't stopped me from reading and seeing some great nonfiction stories. If you're looking for some recommendations after … [Read more...] about 2015 is a banner year for nonfiction films
Review of Just Mercy
Review of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Rating ***** At the center of this story is the wrongful conviction of Walter McMillian and the author's attempts to free him. Interspersed between that story are other stories of wrongful convictions and sad accounts of a broken justice system. Along the … [Read more...] about Review of Just Mercy
Project Greenlight and how not to make a film
I'll start off by saying that I love the concept of Project Greenlight, a behind the scenes series on the making of a feature film. I also think that HBO is the right vehicle to deliver that series. I was able to watch all eight episodes on demand followed by an on demand viewing of the actual film … [Read more...] about Project Greenlight and how not to make a film