Hollywood often tinkers with real-life stories, exaggerating or adding sensational elements to make …

THE WHISTLEBLOWER – Blu-ray review

In his 2006 documentary, director Chris Paine asked, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”  …

REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR – DVD review

“Real Steel” has all the brainless fun of Rock’em Sock’em Robots and the …

REAL STEEL – Blu-ray review

“The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption” is a sequel to the prequel …

THE SCORPION KING 3: BATTLE FOR REDEMPTION – Blu-ray review

America in Primetime” is a four-part documentary that aired Sundays on PBS between …

AMERICA IN PRIMETIME – DVD review

The most common statement made about “An Idiot Abroad” is that “You either …

AN IDIOT ABROAD: SEASON 1 – DVD review

Years ago I entered a classroom, sat on a desk facing my students, …

DEAD POETS SOCIETY – Blu-ray review

“The World According to Garp” (1982) may have shown the world that the …

GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM – Blu-ray review

Bringing together a blend of documentary, music, and dance, Alma Har’el’s “Bombay Beach” …

BOMBAY BEACH – DVD review

“Favelas” is a word popularly used to describe the shantytowns of Rio de …

CITY OF GOD – Blu-ray review

The premise is certainly intriguing enough. Based on the book by Beverly Lewis, …

SAVING SARAH CAIN – DVD review

“Life, above All” has the feel of a cinematic fable. It’s the kind …

LIFE, ABOVE ALL – Blu-ray review