Book & Film Reviews

The Magic Never Ends: The Life and Work of C.S. LewisThe Magic Never Ends: The Life and Work of C.S. Lewis

"A new documentary on Lewis’ life and work is premiering just when we most urgently need to be reminded of Lewis’ legacy." - Chicago Tribune

"C.S. Lewis' sense of genial goodness shines forth in "The Magic Never Ends: The Life and Work of C.S. Lewis," narrated by Ben Kingsley." - Julia Keller, Culture Writer, The Chicago Tribune

"...readable and concise....good photographs and incisive quotations..." - Marvin Olasky, Editor, World Magazine

"engaging interviews..." - Douglas LeBlanc, Film Editor, Christianity Today

"...it discusses his Christianity without any politically correct throat-clearing..." - Douglas LeBlanc, Film Editor, Christianity Today

"...superb new documentary..classic stills and film ...a fine memoir.." - James, Arnold, Entertainment Watch Editor, AmericanCatholic.Org

Beyond the Gridiron: The Life and Times of Woody HayesBeyond the Gridiron: The Life and Times of Woody Hayes

"His plain ole’ three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust offense was almost an extension of his personality.  He was fired after punching a Clemson player, ending one of the most complex and, as Gridiron shows, fascinating careers college football has seen."

Sports Illustrated

"This documentary isn’t just an hour of shameless Ohio State propaganda. Not at all. It’s actually a fine , tantrums-and-all portrait of the late, ultimately disgraced Buckeyes coaching legend."

Detroit Free Press

 

The Fall of Newt GingrichThe Fall of Newt Gingrich

"...political junkies won't want to miss this...documentary benefits greatly from the unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access..." - Wall Street Journal

 

 

 

Positive Thinking: The Norman Vincent Peale StoryPositive Thinking: The Norman Vincent Peale Story

"Good Works" - Steve Nidetz, TV/Radio Writer, Chicago Tribune

"Watch It!" - Ginny Holbert, TV Critic, Chicago Sun-Times

"...cursory, balanced documentary..." - Sid Smith, Arts Critic, Chicago Tribune

 

Alaska's Bald Eagle: New Threats to SurvivalAlaska's Bald Eagle: New Threats to Survival

"...worth watching for a lot of reasons..." - Rick Kogan, TV Critic, Chicago Tribune

 

 

 

Lost in Middle AmericaLost in Middle America

"Teenagers who flee their hometown after high school graduation tend to think they’ll never give the place another thought. David Crouse did more than wonder. He returned to his hometown and made a documentary." -Daily Herald

"A documentary based on an idea producer David Crouse had 10 years ago will air May 28 on Ch. 11 (WTTW-TV, Chicago) before being distributed on national PBS." -  Screen Magazine