Video Reviews, May 1, 2011
May 1, 2011FICTION
Blue Murder: Complete Collection. 9 discs in 4-vol. boxed set. color. 19½+ hrs. ITV Global, dist. by Acorn Media, 888-870-8047; www.acornonline.com. 2011. DVD ISBN 9781598285307. $99.99. Closed-captioned. F
In this atmospheric cop show from across the pond, award-winning actress Caroline Quentin plays newly minted Detective Chief Inspector Janine Lewis of the Manchester police. This appointment is a coup, but her celebration is spoiled when she discovers her husband in bed with the nanny on the very day her promotion is announced. Now a pregnant, single mother of three, DCI Lewis leads her squad of male detectives into the investigation of some of Britain’s most grisly murders, among them a disemboweled headmaster, a dead child in a drainage tunnel, and a double cremation. Quentin shines, her comic flair lightening the dark tone of the show, and she is surrounded by a fine supporting cast, including Ian Kelsey as her right-hand man and erstwhile love interest. The team is completed by Paul Loughran and Nicholas Murchie as DIs Butchers and Shap, the Tweedledum and Tweedledee of the murder squad. This well-done procedural is sure to be a hit with mystery lovers, especially fans of lady cop shows like Prime Suspect and The Closer. A compelling detective series, one well worth investigating.—Jeanne Bogino, New Lebanon Lib., NY
Broadcast News. 2 discs. color. 132+ min. James L. Brooks, Gracie Films. DVD ISBN 9781604653700. $29.95; Blu-ray ISBN 9781604653697. $39.95. Rated: R.M Sweet Smell of Success. 2 discs. b/w. 96+ min. Alexander Mackendrick, Hecht, Hill & Lancaster. DVD ISBN 9781604653878; Blu-ray ISBN 9781604653861. $39.95. SDH subtitles ea. vol: dist. by Criterion Collection, www.criterion.com. 2011. F
The blurred line between news and infotainment gets a witty and insightful treatment by writer-director Brooks in Broadcast News, his 1987 account of a changing business. William Hurt is spot-on as a photogenic news reader lacking journalistic credentials who exemplifies the superficial appeal a cynical writer (Albert Brooks) and an ambitious producer (Holly Hunter) deplore, even as the latter finds herself drawn to him. Although at heart a romantic drama, News makes timeless points about journalistic integrity. In Sweet Smell of Success, a cautionary 1957 film about a nasty newspaper columnist’s abuse of power, director Mackendrick pours on the acid. Burt Lancaster chokeholds his scenes as the egomaniacal J.J. Hunsecker, and Tony Curtis gives good grovel as the slavish press agent who angles to stay in his good graces. This film noir classic takes a bite out of a rotten Big Apple. Disc extras for each title address the real-life inspiration for their major characters. Patrons will enjoy revisiting these previously released titles given deserving upgrades.—Jeff T. Dick, Davenport, IA
Upstairs, Downstairs. 2 discs. color. 3+ hrs. Euros Lyn & Saul Metzstein, Masterpiece Classic, PBS Video, dist. by BBC America, 800-898-4921; bbcamericashop.com. 2011. DVD UPC 83929168668. $34.98. F/TV
As was done so well in the original 1970s series (now available on DVD; see Video NewsBriefs, LJ 3/15/11, p. 93), this three-part Upstairs, Downstairs remake incorporates the political and social issues of the day along with the personal problems of both the family and the help. The new series begins in 1936, six years after the Bellamy family and their beloved staff have departed 165 Eaton Place. A young, aristocratic couple now occupy the beautifully refurbished home, and a new staff has been selected to serve them. Except for the concept, there is little relationship to the original programs, lacking as it does any of the characters except for the indomitable Rose Buck (Jean Marsh, also the series cocreator), proprietor of a domestic employment agency who joins the family as housekeeper, so it’s not necessary to be familiar with the earlier stories to enjoy these. Part of PBS’s Masterpiece Classics, these beautifully produced dramas won’t disappoint. For all public libraries.—Joan Greenberg, Warminster, PA
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Exit Through the Gift Shop. color. 86+ min. Banksy, Paranoid Pictures, dist. by Oscilloscope Pictures, 212-219-4029; www.oscilloscope.net; www.banksyfilm.com. 2010. DVD UPC 896602002326. $29.99; DVD/Blu-ray combo UPC 896602002937. $31.99. Rated: R. ART-GENERAL
Because the street art of Shepard Fairey (of the famous Obama poster), British provocateur Banksy, and others is rooted in vandalism and graffiti and is thus ephemeral by nature, it seemed attractive to the artists to let enthusiast and obsessive videographer Thierry Guetta film their work, leaving a record of it behind. Who knew that Guetta would abandon his documentary and become the artist “Mr. Brainwash” (MBW), setting the stage for a splashy debut showing that netted him over $1 million in sales of his highly derivative work, while Banksy took over (or, at least, got credited for) the making of this rough-hewn but Oscar-nominated film? Is this story for real, or another of Banksy’s stunts? If modern art, on the street or in the gallery, is a joke, who or what is it on? What is art, and what is “selling out”? Extras include deleted scenes and shorts on Banksy and MBW; contains some profanity and disturbing images, but suitable for mature teens and up. Take this entertaining, thought-provoking Exit and let the debates resume. Highly recommended for all collections.—J. Osicki, Saint John Free P.L., NB
Forbidden Lie$. color. 104+ min. Anna Broinowski, Liberty Prods. & Film Finance Corp., dist. by IndiePix, www.indiepixfilms.com. 2010. DVD UPC 845637001224. $24.95. LIT
Norma Khouri’s 2003 best seller, Forbidden Love, was presented as the true story of a young Muslim girl caught in an unapproved love affair who was then murdered by her brother. A year after publication, an Australian journalist examined the details and proved the book to be a work of fiction. This documentary chronicles Khouri’s rise to fame and her response to the accusations. What makes it so delicious to watch is the onion-peel method used to tell us the story as Khouri digs herself deeper and deeper through lies and deceptions; explanations that seem logical at first reveal themselves to be about other falsehoods even more bizarre. The DVD comes loaded with extras, including deleted scenes, featurettes, and terrific commentary with director Broinowski and with Khouri herself. Of special interest to librarians, this fascinating story is highly recommended.—Ellen Druda, Half Hollow Hills Community Lib., Dix Hills, NY
Papa: “The Man, the Myth, the Legend”; A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway. color. 105 min. Jordan Rhodes, Rhodes Prods., 910-673-1537; www.hemingwayonstage.com. 2010. DVD UPC 700261304373. $29.95; public performance, email rhodesjrtalk@aol.com. LIT
Veteran actor Rhodes portrays literary icon Ernest Hemingway in this staged soliloquy in which Rhodes, as Papa, presents a highly informative and entertaining overview of the author’s life and work. Bearing a striking resemblance to his character, Rhodes is a convincing Hemingway, with all the bawdy humor and braggadocio fans would expect. But the script is the real star here, for it is rich in both biographical detail and obscure anecdotes that reveal Hemingway’s persona. Rhodes’s Hemingway homes in on marriages, friendships (including an unforgettable few minutes focusing on F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald), politics, war, and Hollywood. More information on Papa’s writings would have been welcomed, but not at the expense of all the fascinating material here. Rhodes’s wife, Lynn Moore, periodically pops up in brief off-stage segments as Papa’s former girlfriend Agnes von Kurowsky and his four radically varied wives. Her appearances are gratuitously gimmicky, distracting, and pointless, but they do give viewers a fresh face at which to look. Fun for Hemingway fans and insightful for literature students interested in learning more about Hemingway’s life and psyche.—Douglas King, Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Columbia
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould; Directors’ Cut. color & b/w. 113+ min. Michèle Hozer & Peter Raymont, White Pine Pictures, dist. by Lorber Films, 800-562-3330; www.kinolorber.com; glenngouldmovie.com. 2011. DVD UPC 738329071929. $29.95; Blu-ray UPC 738329074029. $34.95. MUSIC
This longer “Directors’ Cut” of the beautifully structured, revealing Glenn Gould documentary broadcast in December 2010 on PBS’s American Masters reveals the fascinating pianist’s human qualities via deeply researched and excellently edited archival films, audio transcripts, still photos, and interviews mostly with people who knew Gould (1932-82) personally or professionally. The 2007 decision by artist Cornelia Foss and her husband, composer and musician Lukas Foss, to make public her four-and-a-half-year affair with Gould, which began in 1967, led the filmmakers to believe that a path to the “inner” Gould might be found. Her heartfelt, candid testimony becomes the most important new information the film offers, along with touching impressions of Gould from her daughter and son, who spent time with the pianist as children. Aspects of Gould’s life and personality, including his student days, work in radio, merry sense of humor, and debilitating psychological pathologies, are surveyed. Gould performs most of the music heard here. Seven short segments (three featuring Lukas Foss) are included as bonus deleted scenes/extras. A superb nonfiction counterpart to the popular Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993). Highly recommended.—Bonnie Jo Dopp, Librarian Emerita, Univ. of Maryland, College Park
The Cunning Little Vixen. color. 97 min. Nicholas Hytner, Théâtre du Châtelet, dist. by Kultur, 732-229-2343; www.kultur.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 9780769790244. $29.99. OPERA
Though written in 1924, Leoš Janácek’s opera has a modern, almost postpunk look and sound, especially as directed by Hytner (artistic director, London’s National Theatre; Broadway’s Miss Saigon). This live recording of the opera as produced and performed at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris relays the straightforward story, based on a Czech cartoon, weaving the infinite themes of the cycles of both humankind and nature. There is as much dance as song and dialog, and the choreography by Jean-Claude Gallotta keeps the forest folk magically alive. The libretto is sung in the original Czech, but it matters little to the storytelling; the gorgeous music and melodic singing are key. The costumes of Bob Crowley are edgy yet simple; his two-dimensional sets fare less well. Even the uninitiated will appreciate the crisp conducting of Sir Charles Mackerras. Recommended for all ages and all collections.—Gerald A. Notaro, Univ. of South Florida Lib., St. Petersburg
The Forbidden Team: Soccer as Buddha Would Have Played It. color. 52 min. In English, Tibetan, & Danish, w/English subtitles. Arnold Krøigaard & Rasmus Dinessen, Octapixx Worldwide, dist. by Sky Merchants, 416-449-6299; www.sky-merchants.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 9780986627712. $19.98 + s/h. SPORTS/INT AFFAIRS
Sports and politics collide in this straightforward documentary chronicling the first Tibetan national soccer team’s journey to Denmark in 2001 to play an unsanctioned match with a heavily favored Greenland team. This film takes a no-frills cinéma vérité approach to following this “national team without a nation” as it faces struggles ranging from fielding enough players to getting permission to travel. Winning the game is not as crucial as merely making it to the match, but the filmmakers gloss over the historical significance of this achievement and instead try to turn this into generic sentimental tripe about nameless underachievers beating overwhelming odds, assuming either that viewers will already be familiar with Tibet’s 50-year struggle for sovereignty or that previous knowledge is not needed to enjoy fully a film driven more by emotion than fact. Including more information on recent Tibetan history and showing how the team’s feat transcends sports would have made for a more satisfying and comprehensive film. Soccer fans and anyone looking to explore how sports and politics tangle should find this an interesting if incomplete film; it could spark curiosity about Tibet for those not familiar with its plight.—Douglas King, Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Columbia
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Léon Blum: For All Mankind. color & b/w. 58+ min. Jean & Theresa Bodon, dist. by First Run Features, 800-229-8575; www.firstrunfeatures.com. 2010. DVD UPC 720229914406. $24.95. BIOG
Léon Blum (1872–1950), France’s first Jewish prime minister, is an undeservedly forgotten figure today, even in his home country. Radicalized by the Dreyfus Affair (1894) and his friendship with socialist leader Jean Jaurès, Blum became a passionate defender of workers’ and women’s rights. His advocacy of premarital sex for women earned him the lifelong animosity of the Catholic and anti-Semitic right. He rejected the Soviet model of socialism and in 1936 helped save France from falling into dictatorship by unifying disparate leftist political parties into the Popular Front. During the war, he opposed the Vichy regime and was held hostage by the Germans for five years at Buchenwald and then Dachau and Tyrol. He survived the war to serve, remarkably, a brief third term as prime minister (1946–47). Unfortunately, this documentary is too terse to do justice to its subject. Relying mostly on commentary from French politicians, historians, and Blum’s descendants, it paints a somewhat incomplete picture of Blum’s life and his place in history. Another hour would have helped to round out the portrait. Bonus features include a French version of the film. For inclusive collections.—David Gibbs, Georgetown Univ. Lib., Washington, DC
Video Letters from Prison. color. 57 min. Hollow Bone Films, Native American Public Telecommunications, dist. by VisionMaker Video, 877-868-2250; www.visionmaker.org. 2010. DVD $29.95; public performance $225. Closed-captioned. CRIMINOLOGY
This moving film is the story of Oglala Lakota sisters Jovannah, Natalynn, and Jolena Poor Bear from South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation and their reconnection with their incarcerated father, Marvin. At the urging of their mother, the girls participate in a program in which they are videotaped discussing their feelings about Marvin’s absence from their lives. Viewers observe the girls’ raw emotions and view Marvin’s reaction to their video letter. When Marvin responds with his own humble and remorseful filmed letter, viewers see the daughters’ attitudes begin to change; they decide to give him another chance. The story of forgiveness and reconnection is told through the faces and in the words of the Poor Bear family, and the smart and subtle production lets that shine through. A brief viewer discussion guide is available online. Counselors and advocates working with families of prisoners will find this useful.—Joan Pedzich, Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester, NY
In Search of a College Major & Career Direction. 2 discs. color. 50 min. with guides. Options for Career & Life Planning, dist. by Library Video Co., www.libraryvideo.com. 2010. DVD $39.95. ED
Narrated by career counselor and trainer Susan B. Poluszny, this program is designed to help students create a personal road map to determine what activities and subject areas they find most interesting, eventually relating it to both potential careers and college majors leading to those areas. Written for high school and college students, this two-part set offers activities and advice for choosing both a college major and a career based on a student’s self-knowledge. Printable worksheets for both parents and students are to be completed in conjunction with viewing the main DVD. The printouts will help the user to prioritize career preferences, identify unanswered questions, and pinpoint requirements for college majors plus career needs. Specific tips for how parents can best support their child are included. Through the use of music, dramatic skits, and college student interviews, the viewer sees what choices can be made in determining how to enter a chosen field. The concept that service learning, extracurricular activities, and internships will also lend themselves to learning about and preparing for a career is stressed as “bridge building.” Reasonably priced, this set will be useful for both high school and college libraries.—Marianne Eimer, Emerita, SUNY at Fredonia Lib.
Siege. b/w. 10+ min. Julien Bryan, Intl. Film Fdn., dist. by Aquila Polonica c/o National Bk. Network, www.nbnbooks.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 9781607720065. $14.95. HIST
Filmed and narrated by American photojournalist Bryan in 1939, Siege is a heart-wrenching newsreel of the Nazi attack on Warsaw, Poland, at the very beginning of World War II. Although only ten minutes long, this riveting film provides a firsthand look at the devastation experienced by the Poles. The filmmaker does an amazing job of capturing the grief and horror on the faces of the victims. Rarely seen in recent years, this highly regarded film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1940 and listed on the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry in 2006. In addition to the newsreel itself, this newly packaged release contains a number of bonus features, including a biography of Bryan and a four-minute audio clip of the director from Edward R. Murrow’s radio show, This I Believe, on November 7, 1951. The production quality is excellent, particularly considering the program’s age. Recommended for general audiences and all World War II historians.—Rod Bustos, Augusta State Univ. Lib., GA
Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story; A Unique & Powerful Portrait of 1930s Americana. color & b/w. 92 min. Andrea Kalin, Smithsonian Networks, www.smithsonianchannel.com. 2010. DVD UPC 617742221190. $19.98. Closed-captioned. HIST
Based on David Taylor’s 2009 book, Soul of a People: The Writers’ Project Uncovers Depression America, this documentary focuses on a little-known piece of FDR’s Works Progress Administration initiatives, the Federal Writers’ Project (FWP). The FWP’s primary focus was the creation of a series of guidebooks about the states, but it evolved into a collection of Depression-era experiences of Americans nationwide, from meatpackers and midwives to musicians and more. Participating writers included John Cheever, Stetson Kennedy, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Jim Thompson, Anzia Yezierska, Ralph Ellison, and Studs Terkel, among others. Terkel and Kennedy, two surviving participants, share firsthand accounts of their experience. (Terkel passed away in 2008, shortly after this interview.) Director and producer Kalin uses archival newsreel footage, still photographs, and even scenes from Hollywood movies, along with the words of the FWP authors. Actress Patricia Clarkson narrates, and authors and historians such as Douglas Brinkley, Roberto Polito, and David Bradley provide a modern perspective. This touching, straightforward, and well-paced look at a small piece of American history will be a welcome addition to literature and history collections.—Denise A. Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary Coll. Lib., Newburgh, NY
Out of Europe: Escaping the Holocaust; One Lucky Family’s Survival Route from Belgium to America. color & b/w. 55+ min. Richard Lerner, dist. by SISU Home Entertainment, 212-947-7888; www.sisuent.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 9781560866725. $125; acad. libs. $225. Public performance; home version. PBS Home Video, shoppbs.org. $24.95. HolocauST STUDIES
This excellent film shows how one large Jewish family was able barely to escape the Holocaust. Originally hailing from Poland, the Lerners found a haven and a home in Belgium during the early decades of the 20th century. The many siblings became diamond merchants, and they prospered. They saw no reason to leave, but then the war began and the Nazis marched into Belgium. In 1940, they fled through France to Portugal and freedom and succeeded owing only to Portuguese diplomat Sousa Mendes, who issued thousands of visas to persecuted minorities. The survivors eventually arrived in the United States. Filmmaker Lerner here records the story of his relatives, told in a familiar way as two of the remaining survivors sit around a kitchen table. One recounts being in the U.S. Army during the war and how he was among those who liberated the Dachau concentration camp. Historical footage, old family photographs, and graphical maps add dimension to this emotional tale. This well-crafted documentary will be especially appreciated by students first learning about the Holocaust; laypersons will be fascinated as well.—Paul Kaplan, Lake Villa Dist. Lib., IL
A Moment on Earth™. color 2+ hrs. with 200-page book. Jerome Axelrod, Satellite Films, www.momentonearth.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 978097910310. $24.95. SOC SCI
This well-intentioned but flawed film captures brief moments of the amazing variety of human experience, as shot by more than 60 people from 40 countries. Contributors were asked to film a snippet of people at work or play at exactly the same time—noon Greenwich Mean Time, August 5, 2004. Filmmaker Axelrod, attempting to “trap the moment in such a way as to make it tangible and visual,” then compiled the bits into an attractive but minor work that could have been so much more. Many of the pieces are well chosen and beautifully rendered. The problem is in the editing. The moments are trimmed to just a few seconds each—mere moments, in fact—giving the viewer barely enough time to see what is happening before moving on. This dizzying, chaotic effect limits each scene’s impact and partially mutes the film’s goal. Extending the clips would have made for a more powerful and meaningful production. Bonus features include interviews with the lensers explaining their choice of subjects. The DVD is encased in a hardcover book featuring still photos and profiles of the clips’ “heroes.” If Axelrod had in mind producing another Koyaanisqatsi (1983), he needs to rebuild his drawing board. This handsome package could be of possible academic interest to students of sociology, cultural anthropology, and related fields.—Douglas King, Univ. of South Carolina Lib., Columbia
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Unnatural History of the Kakapo. color. 76 min. Scott Mouat, Elwin Prod., dist. by Video Project, 800-475-2638; www.videoproject.com. 2010. DVD ISBN 9781557405517. $89; acad. libs. $195. Public performance; SDH subtitles. NAT HIST
Filmmaker Mouat serves as producer, director, and narrator for this documentary that focuses on attempts to save from extinction the kakapo, a flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand. The kakapo’s numbers have dwindled owing to the loss of habitat to pastures and the arrival of invasive predatory species including ferrets, weasels, and stoats. Now removed to the predator-free sanctuary of Codfish Island off the coast of the New Zealand mainland, the kakapo face an internal threat: the shrinking of the gene pool. This lack of genetic diversity poses a danger that future generations may not survive. This beautifully photographed film captures the scenic majesty of the New Zealand landscape and the verdant plumage of these rare birds. Footage dating back to the 1970s traces the history of the Kakapo Recovery Program. This film focuses largely on efforts to breed a population in the wild, so there is a good deal of discussion of mating and sexual activities. The extraction of semen and the process of artificial insemination are shown. Mature students will witness conservation in action, and classes studying the importance of genetic diversity will find much to discuss. For those interested in species preservation and natural history.—Ryan Henry, Daviess Cty. P.L., Owensboro, KY
MONEY MATTERS
Collapse. color. 80+ min. Chris Smith, FilmBuff, dist. by MPI Media Group,www.mpimediagroup.com. 2010. DVD UPC 030306500096. $19.98. ECON
In this provoking documentary, filmmaker Smith focuses on the economic collapse theories of journalist and author Michael Ruppert (Confronting Collapse, 2009). Smith allows a passionate Ruppert to address the camera directly, with occasional questioning and intercut illustrative archival footage. Ruppert draws together various threads to argue that oil production has reached its peak and that with no satisfactory alternatives available, energy will become a drag on a global economy dependent upon infinite growth, fiat money, and debt. He foresees continued financial crises and a difficult transition to a sustainable global population and standard of living. Ruppert makes various allegations about the U.S. government and is very blunt in his assessments, saying he has the “ability to separate the ice cream from the bullshit.” In a 2010 update to the March 2009 film, Ruppert comments on subsequent events. Viewers may dismiss Ruppert as a fear monger or see him as a prophet. Regardless, this film is highly recommended for a wide audience for its power to challenge conventional policy assumptions.—Lawrence R. Maxted, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA
Inside Job. color. 109+ min. Charles Ferguson, Representation Pictures in assoc. with Screen Pass Pictures, dist. by Sony Pictures Classics, www.sonyclassics.com; www.insidejob.com. 2011. DVD UPC 043396369160. $28.95; Blu-ray UPC 043396369139. $34.95. SDH subtitles available. Rated: PG-13. ECON
Filmmaker Ferguson (No End in Sight) scrutinizes the underlying causes of the 2008 financial crisis and parcels out blame in this 2011 Academy Award–winning documentary. Using file footage, onscreen graphics, interviews, and narration by actor Matt Damon, Ferguson lays out how government deregulation, financial innovation, and industry emphasis on short-term profits first created the housing bubble and then exacerbated the fallout when it burst. In riveting scenes from congressional hearings and sometimes contentious interviews, Ferguson paints a portrait of greed and malfeasance. He shows how financial industry execs reaped exorbitant compensation while destroying their companies, how financial experts gave favorable opinions on subjects from which they benefited financially, and how the revolving door of business bigs entering/leaving government service raises questions regarding their objectivity. Ferguson supplies an especially absorbing segment where he uses tiny Iceland’s financial failure as a microcosm of the global crisis. Though covering now familiar ground, Ferguson manages to fuse the various facets of the crisis into a lucid and spellbinding account; highly recommended for all viewers.—Lawrence R. Maxted, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA
Shop ’Til You Drop: The Crisis of Consumerism. color. 52 min. Gene Brockhoff, dist. by Media Education Fdn., 800-897-0089; www.mediaed.org. 2010. DVD ISBN 9781932869408. $34.95; acad. libs. $250. Public performance. ECON
Cleverly mixing visual imagery and academic discourse, filmmaker Brockhoff here examines America’s contemporary materialistic consumer society. He interweaves onscreen and offscreen excerpts from interviews with experts and average Americans to trace how advertising, peer pressure, and affluence have motivated Americans to define themselves by their consumption. He offsets the serious academic discussion with witty clips from vintage and more modern films and television. Nonetheless, Brockhoff drives home the point that our current rate of consumption is unsustainable and is having negative consequences on energy supplies, other resources, the environment, and the very future of humankind. Bonus features include a longer director’s cut (80 min.) from the original theatrical release entitled Consume This Movie, which is the preferred version as the extra minutes allow a more thorough exploration. Either version is visually exciting and profoundly thought-provoking. Highly recommended for all viewers.—Lawrence R. Maxted, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA
