The Crime of the Century: Big Pharma and the Opioid Epidemic Written and Directed by Alex GibneyRating ***** In a scene in the second installment of this two-part documentary, the filmmakers follow DEA agents as they raid the house of a man in Lubbock, Texas whom they believe was selling large … [Read more...] about Review of the HBO docuseries The Crime of the Century
Review of Client 9
Review of Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer written and directed by Alex Gibney Rating ***** This film came out around the same time as the documentary The Inside Job. In many ways this film is a prequil to that documentary, because before Eliot Spitzer resigned from office he was … [Read more...] about Review of Client 9
Casino Jack: America for sale
A review of Casino Jack written and directed by Alex Gibney Review ***** In my most recent review of the documentary Gasland, I commented that it was a must see film. The same can be said about this film, especially right now. If you want to know what's going on behind the scenes in Washington … [Read more...] about Casino Jack: America for sale
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson written and directed by Alex GibneyRating *** 1/2 I have not read any of Hunter Thompson's work. He was before my time. But this film gives a very rounded look at a unique individual with a unique voice. The film covers Hunter … [Read more...] about Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Review of Taxi to the Dark Side
Review of Taxi to the Dark Side directed by Alex GibneyRating ***** This film won the Oscar for best documentary. It's another great film about the abuses of power in the Bush presidency. This film's merit comes mostly from the message of the story. In summary, that message is that any … [Read more...] about Review of Taxi to the Dark Side