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
Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse
Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse written and directed by Fax Bahr and George HickenlooperRating *** 1/2 This is a making of documentary of the film Apocalypse Now by Francis Ford Coppola with most of the footage being shot by his wife Eleanor. The film was shot over … [Read more...] about Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse
Review of Chapter 27
Review of Chapter 27 directed by J.P. and Jarrett SchaefferRating ** 1/2 This film is about the killing of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman as seen from the killer's eyes. This is mostly a one man show by the lead actor Jared leto. The only other star of note is Lindsay Lohan who does a fine job … [Read more...] about Review of Chapter 27
Review of The world Without Us
Review of The World Without Us by Alan WeismanRating **** 1/2 My wife picked this book up at the library. When I saw what it was about I stole it from her. This isn't Will Smith doing his thing against zombies in I Am Legend. This book looks at what would happen to the earth if humans were … [Read more...] about Review of The world Without Us
Review of Escape From the Deep
Review of Escape From the Deep by Alex KershawRating **** 1/2 The best nonfiction transports you to another place and time. This is certainly true of this excellent book by Alex Kershaw. I finished the book on my Caribbean trip. Whether I was reading on the plane or sitting by the pool, I was a crew … [Read more...] about Review of Escape From the Deep
Review of Jimmy Carter Man From Plains
Review of Jimmy Carter Man From Plains directed by Jonathan Demmerating *** 1/2 I was interested in seeing this documentary for a number of reasons. For one I'm a fan of Jonathan Demme. One of my favorite films is Something Wild. I also admire Jimmy Carter. I think he got a bum deal. He was one … [Read more...] about Review of Jimmy Carter Man From Plains