The Night Of

Check out The Night Of.  A new HBO mini series of 8 episodes now going into #3.
This one puts us right in there with the criminal justice system, low, nasty and, I think, all too real.
John Turturro is the defense lawyer in a gritty homicide case.  4 stars.

Captain Fantastic

For those of us who at one time or another pursued idealism in a way that dug in, this is an especially moving film, and hopefully, for many others too .  Viggo Mortenson is truly fantastic and his kids love him so.  I have to say this movie touched me deeply, with connections to John Lennon's Imagine.

New Slogan

Samoblog finds it important at times to put something out there:
New slogan for assault weapons proponents, NRA, et al:
RIFLES FOR LIFE

Frank Zappa

Eat That Question, Frank Zappa in His Own Words is a documentary film not to be missed.  This guy is an engaging and articulate musician with a consistent determination to hold onto his core beliefs.  This is a film worth way more than the price of admission.  The music doesn't really do it for me, but the strength and power of his words and personality are absolutely compelling.