Review of Chicago 10 directed by Brett MorganRating *** Growing up in the 60s and 70s I was aware of the names Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Allen Ginsberg, but I had no idea what they did to gain their notoriety. Now I do. This is a strange but interesting documentary. I say strange because … [Read more...] about Review of Chicago 10
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Review of The Botany of Desire
Review of The Botany of Desire by Michael PollanRating **** 1/2 I first heard of this book from a friend who recommended it. It was described to me as an interesting book about flowers and plants. I can barely keep a potted plant alive, so this wasn't a book that went to the top of my must … [Read more...] about Review of The Botany of Desire
Review of Cocaine Cowboy II
Review of Cocaine Cowboy II directed by Billy CorbenRating *** 1/2 I've always been interested in stories about wrongful convictions and unjust sentences. This story shows the flip side of that equation with two people that should be spending their days in prison but instead roam free. In both … [Read more...] about Review of Cocaine Cowboy II
Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family
Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family directed by Doug PrayRating **** This is an interesting look at a family that lived off the grid (way off). Today when you say that someone is living off the grid it usually means that they are not dependent on any outside agency … [Read more...] about Review of Surfwise: The Amazing True Odyssey of the Paskowitz Family
Radio Show This Sunday August 24
I'll be doing a live radio show this Sunday August 24 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT. Joining me on the program will be former captain Balset DeWitt and John Barber, who was a crew chief aboard one of the marine helicopters. You can listen to the program on the Internet by visiting … [Read more...] about Radio Show This Sunday August 24
Review of the Killing of John lennon
Review of The Killing of John lennon written and directed by Andrew PiddingtonRating *** It's always interesting when you get a chance to see two films on the same subject. In this case I'm referring to the films Chapter 27 and The Killing of John Lennon. Both films are about the killing of … [Read more...] about Review of the Killing of John lennon