Review of Frontline: The Confessions written & directed by Ofra Bikel Rating ***** This is one of those films that tell a story that would be hard to believe if it wasn't true. If you have any doubts that our justice system isn't flawed - watch this film! If you have any doubt that the legal … [Read more...] about An Absolute Must See Film
A Review of The Conspirator
A review of The Conspirator written by James D. Solomon and directed by Robert Redford Rating **** 1/2 I'm not sure how well this film did at the box office. My recollection is that it got mixed reviews and probably didn't make a whole lot of money, at least not in theatres. My guess, though, is … [Read more...] about A Review of The Conspirator
Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
I don't think anyone watching the Dateline episode The Mystery on Halloween Night could conclude other than an innocent person was convicted of a crime he did not commit. If the judge currently deliberating on Ryan Ferguson's fate doesn't overturn his conviction, it will be a miscarriage of justice … [Read more...] about Dateline Mystery on Halloween Night: Injustice in plain sight
Conviction – Best I’ve seen this year
Review of Conviction written by Pamela Gray and directed by Tony Goldwyn Rating ***** There are so many wrongful conviction stories to tell, how do you decide which one to bring to the big screen? They're all compelling. There are so many of them since DNA testing began that it's almost becoming … [Read more...] about Conviction – Best I’ve seen this year
The Wronged Man vs Hot Tub Time Machine
Review of The Wronged Man Directed by Tom Mcloughlin rating *** 1/2 I recently went to Blockbuster and walked out with two movies. The first was Hot Tub Time Machine. The second was a movie I just happened to see on the shelf titled The Wronged Man. Now I can't defend my choice of Hot Tub Time … [Read more...] about The Wronged Man vs Hot Tub Time Machine
The case of Paul Cortez
I was recently contacted by an individual concerning the case of Paul Cortez. Paul was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and is serving a 25 years to life sentence. The individual who contacted me has setup a website/blog to help raise funds for his appeal. Paul's supporters claim that he was … [Read more...] about The case of Paul Cortez