I've been a movie buff for as long as I can remember. Thanks to streaming, I had a chance to watch many of the films nominated for this year's Oscars. They were all good and deserving of recognition. I even got to watch a few of the films in a theatre. So, I was looking forward to watching last … [Read more...] about Mt thoughts on the 2021 Oscars
Review of Abacus
Review of Abacus: Small Enough to Jail directed by Steve James Rating ***** If you like David vs. Goliath stories, this documentary is for you. The film starts with two people of Chinese descent watching the movie It's a Wonderful Life. The connection between the story told in the documentary … [Read more...] about Review of Abacus
My Oscar pick for best documentary
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
Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of My Kid Could Paint That by Amir Bar-Lev Rating ***** I loved this documentary. It has already garnered a spot in my best of for this year. This is a story about little Marla Olmstead, a four-year-old (now older) whose paintings have made her rich. It is also a story about fame, … [Read more...] about Review of My Kid Could Paint That