Review of The Botany of Desire directed by Michael SchwarzRating ***** A while back I wrote about Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma. I mentioned then that the subject matter would make for an interesting documentary. Well, that book was made into the documentary Food, Inc., which … [Read more...] about Review of The Botany of Desire DVD
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Review of It Might Get Loud
Review of It MIght Get Loud directed by Davis GuggenheimRating *** 1/2 This film covers three iconic guitar players from their childhoods to present day. The three guitar players are Jimmy Page, former lead guitar player for Led Zeppelin, The Edge, lead guitarist for U2, and Jack White, singer and … [Read more...] about Review of It Might Get Loud
Another sixteen-year-old enters the race
I've been following the progress of sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson as she attempts to be the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Now it appears that another contender has entered the race. Her name is Abigail (Abby) Sunderland. Her brother Zac held the record for a whole two … [Read more...] about Another sixteen-year-old enters the race
Everything Google
I recently got a Kindle and find that I'm reading more now than before. I'm definitely buying more books. Note to publishers: I don't think twice about buying an eBook at $9.99. As soon as I see a price above that level, I usually look elsewhere. I'll even order a competitor's … [Read more...] about Everything Google
Review of Moon Over Broadway
Review of Moon Over Broadway directed by D.A Pennebaker and Chris HegedusRating **** This is another behind the scenes look at the making of a broadway show. A few weeks ago I reviewed Every Little Step. That film was about the auditioning process for the musical A Chorus Line. … [Read more...] about Review of Moon Over Broadway
Review of The Cove
Review of The Cove directed by Loui PsihoyosRating ***** I thought this was an exceptional documentary from start to finish. The film is about the slaughtering of dolphins in Taiji, Japan and the efforts by a group of animal rights activists to document the slaughter. The film also touches on a … [Read more...] about Review of The Cove