For the first time ever I've had a chance to view all five best documentary films before the Oscars. Netflix has four of the five. The one film they didn't have -- Twenty Feet From Stardom -- is available on Amazon Prime as a rental. First a quick look at the five nominated films: The Act of … [Read more...] about My Oscar pick for best documentary
Reviews
West of Memphis an Examination of Incompetence
West of Memphis directed by Amy Berg written by Amy Berg and Billy McMillin Rating ***** This documentary covers the same ground covered by the three Paradise Lost films concerning the wrongful convictions of Jason Baldwin, Damien Wayne Echols, and Jessie Misskelley. As good as those other films … [Read more...] about West of Memphis an Examination of Incompetence
January 2014 promotion for 35 Miles From Shore
So you got a new e-reader for Christmas and you're looking for something good to read. If you're a fan of nonfiction narratives, then you may find this January promotion exactly what you're looking for. For the entire month of January the electronic version of 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and … [Read more...] about January 2014 promotion for 35 Miles From Shore
Ryan Ferguson: Free at last
I first wrote about Ryan Ferguson in the post Injustice in plain sight. When a local judge in Columbia decided to not vacate Ryan's sentence after the two eyewitnesses who put him there recanted their testimony, I got personally involved and called the Attorney General's office. Ryan's story is a … [Read more...] about Ryan Ferguson: Free at last
Review of Hot Coffee
Review of Hot Coffee directed by Susan Saladoff Rating **** Lady spills hot coffee on herself and then sues McDonalds for millions and wins. Remember that story? I certainly do. I thought it was a ridiculous claim and a perfect example of a frivolous lawsuit. So just based on that limited amount … [Read more...] about Review of Hot Coffee
July 2013 view from the cockpit
My book and documentary project have consumed my time for contributing to this blog. I am too busy to even read anything not related to my project. I have been watching the occasional documentary, some of which I have reviewed. I've also been flying more. I took this image coming back to St. Louis … [Read more...] about July 2013 view from the cockpit