The Howlin’ Wolf Story: I personally was not familiar with Howlin’ Wolf’s (Chester Barnett) music, other than mention given to him by contemporaries influenced by his work. He definitely was a man who loved and lived his art, driven by a powerful creative energy. I also was impressed that he didn’t live the self-destructive lifestyle of so many blessed by talent and success. And that voice………yikes.
Recommended
Vantage Point:
Cleverly directed action drama about the overseas assassination of the POTUS. The same 15 or 20 minutes are replayed over and over- but each viewing is from the perspective of a different, key character in the story. This allows for multiple cliff hangers within the film to keep you interested.
Recommended
Michael Palin- New Europe: The latest travel log from Michael Palin. He explores 20 countries, many newly formed, hidden for decades behind the Iron Curtain. Some very beautiful countryside, cities and interesting culture. Considering that these areas of the world were essentially hidden from view from anyone now alive, there’s bound to be something new to be learned by anyone watching this series.
Recommended
911 in Plane Site: More excellent 9/11 detective work- focusing exclusively on the planes used in the attack. Some of the best work I’ve seen exposing the nonsense that a Boeing 757 crashed into the Pentagon. This film brought up another question that I wasn’t even aware of- eye witnesses interviewed within minutes of the crash (including a Fox News reporter) who claim that the NYC planes had no windows.
Recommended
10 Items or Less: A small, independent movie starring Morgan Freeman who plays…….Morgan Freeman doing research for a role in a small, independent movie. Quite funny and charming.
Recommended
Stop-Loss: This drama portrays Iraq War vets dealing with the latest form of military-related servitude- stop loss. The story is sufficiently well done to forgive the phony Texas accents. A couple of impressions- how soldiers are so often played in movies as emotionally immature drunkards (which I’m sure a high percentage are) and the surprise horror shown by proud, flag waving parents when realizing the military and war has turned their children into monsters.
Recommended
Grace is Gone: A film that deals with grief and loss as pertains to the casualties of war. However, the viewpoint here is from a man and his two daughters that lose their wife and mother. Nicely done without getting too mushy.
Recommended
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