The Edward R. Murrow Collection
An excellent collection of Murrow's best work as a founding father of broadcast journalism, particularly with a rich compendium from See It Now, particularly his confrontation with Joseph McCarthy. If you're a student of media and journalism, this is a must-see.
Julian Schnabel: Before Night Falls
The story of Reinaldo Arenas, the late Cuban writer, who was oppressed by the Cuban government as they banned his books and imprisoned him for a crime he did not commit. Javier Bardem is masterful as Arenas.
Ron Fricke: Baraka (Special Collector's Edition)
Short description: It has no narrative plot, but rather it's a stunning panoply of images, sounds, and music. I recommend it to everyone I know (and bought a copy for friends here and there). It's a film I've watched at least 4 times each of the past 6 years.
Wim Wenders: Wings of Desire
The story of an angel who falls from grace to live as a man on earth and reach out to the woman he loves. The basis for "City of Angels." Personally, I like Wenders' version for Bruno Ganz - perfect casting.
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Well, another year - this time a round of Cut&Pastes... can't wait and hear's the skinny:
Cut&Paste NYC 2006
Saturday, October 21st
Where: Brooklyn Sugar - 289 Kent in Williamsburg
Doors open: 7PM; Tournament start: 8PM
Free Beer - 7PM-8PM by Crumpler
More info? http://www.cutandpaste.cc
Brian Andreas: Still Mostly True: Collected Stories & Drawings
A really cool girl gave me this book, a collection of short, funny stories somewhat reminiscent of Jack Handy's Deep Thoughts, except these have actually made me think deeply over the last couple weeks (not to mention, make me laugh). Check out the adjacent list of my favorite poems.
Keith Ferrazzi: Never Eat Alone : And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
For full disclosure, I work with Keith Ferrazzi. That said, I have no shame in saying what a stellar book this is. It is based on the need to develop deep human relationships for personal and professional success. It provides a difference in perspective with innovative techniques in making new and deeper connections. It's not about networking, it's about relationships.
Edited by Stephen Lowenstein: My First Movie: Twenty Celebrated Directors Talk About Their First Film
A solid collection of interviews and stories from gifted directors on their experiences in making their first films. A great source of inspiration and perspective for aspiring filmmakers.
Truman Capote: In Cold Blood
Having seen Richard Brooks' 1967 adaptation of In Cold Blood and with Capote coming out in the next couple weeks, I wanted to read the book before the film came out. 30 pages in and I'm impressed so far.
Robert Pape: Dying to Win : The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism
One of the more comprehensive data-based studies focusing on the nature of suicide terrorism as a tactical method of war. 'Still reading it, but it seeks to correct common misconceptions and provide a clearer lens to the subject. So far, it's pretty compelling.
