Review of Recount written by Danny Strong and directed by Jay RoachRating **** This is an HBO film that tells the story of the 2000 presidential election and subsequent request for a Florida recount. This film has a first rate cast and does an excellent job of accurately portraying all that took … [Read more...] about Review of Recount
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Review of Touching History
Review of Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama that Unfolded in the Skies over America by Lynn SpencerRating ***** The author opens this book by comparing what happened on 9/11 to Pearl Harbor, and I don't think too many people would disagree. The comparison is even more true for … [Read more...] about Review of Touching History
Coming to Pensacola
I will be giving a slideshow presentation in Pensacola, Florida at the West Florida Public Library on September 19 starting at 4:30 pm. For more information about this event click here. The slideshow uses images, sound, and animation to tell the story of ALM Flight 980, which is also the subject of … [Read more...] about Coming to Pensacola
Review of War Dance
Review of War/Dance directed by Sean and Andrea FineRating *** 1/2 This is the story of a group of African refugees and their attempt to compete in a national music and dance competition. At least that is the thread that weaves through the film. A more accurate description is that this is a film … [Read more...] about Review of War Dance
Review of In The Shadow of the Moon
Review of In The Shadow of the Moon directed by David SingtonRating *** 1/2 This is the story of the Apollo moon landings as told by the men who actually flew to the moon and back. I owe my current career to the Apollo space program. I grew up during the nascent stages of the space program. Like … [Read more...] about Review of In The Shadow of the Moon
September View From the Cockpit
I took this picture waiting to depart Cancun, Mexico. This is the same tpe of aircraft that I fly. I call this one Approaching Cancun. Remember, to get a high resolution copy first right click and then select save. … [Read more...] about September View From the Cockpit