"Code of a Killer" is a British drama miniseries about Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its initial use by policeman David Baker in catching a double murderer. Director James Strong and creator-teleplay writer Michael Crompton put together an interesting look at this historic change in [..]
The Interview (2014)
"The Interview" was a black comedy action picture about a journalist who manages to obtain an interview with the North Korean president, and is then given the task by CIA operatives to assassinate him. The subsequent threats in real life against producers-directors Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg [..]
I.O.U.S.A. (2008)
Much scarier than horror films or slasher movies is "I.O.U.S.A.," a documentary about the size and impact of the national debt of the United States of America. The show is hosted by Robert Bixby (Concord Coalition) and David Walker (U. S. Comptroller General, 1998-2008) as they were [..]
What Happens in Vegas (2008)
"What Happens in Vegas" is a romantic comedy film that tells the story of two New Yorkers meeting for the first time in Las Vegas and getting married on a whim. The next day, both realize their mistake but Jack wins a three million dollar jackpot on [..]
Billy: The Early Years (2008)
The early years of Billy Graham's life and ministry is faithfully depicted in "Billy: The Early Years." It tells the story of the famous evangelist's life from high school and college in North Carolina in the 1930's through his first crusade in Los Angeles in 1949. [..]
Babylon A. D. (2008)
"Babylon A. D." is a classic Vin Diesel science fiction action picture, this one telling the story of a mercenary hired to bring a young woman from Asia to New York City, by way of Russia. Director Mathieu Kassovitz ("See How They Fall" 1994) instilled the film [..]
The Dark Knight (2008)
Producer-director Christopher Nolan continues his unique interpretation of the Batman story in the highly dramatic and action-packed "The Dark Knight." This sequel to Nolan's 2005 "Batman Begins" has the Batman battling several villains in an effort to dismantle Gotham City's crime organizations, the major foe turning out [..]
Quantum of Solace (2008)
"Quantum of Solace" has James Bond battling a diabolical organization bent on overthrowing the government in Bolivia. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and director Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball" 2001) give this 22nd Bond film loads of action sequences but have stumbled with an unfocused plot, [..]
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
"Bridget Jones's Diary" is a romantic comedy film that follows the story of an Englishwoman's amorous activities in a very intimate fashion by her own narration from her personal journals. Director Sharon Maguire, in her feature film debut, attempts to create a light a light and breezy [..]
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
The Best Picture of 2008 is....."Slumdog Millionaire." This is a British film about a young man on a winning streak on India's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" television show also hit the jack pot at the worldwide box office, and at the Academy Awards, winning eight [..]