By Gregory Crofton In the heart of Kingston, Jamaica, reggae took root above Randy’s Record…
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Imposing journalist Molly Ivins is sorely missed these days, doc helps us remember why
By Gregory Crofton Good journalists can be a check on political power. In the day…
Beware of Mr. Baker
Ginger Baker is well-known for his smashing work in Cream and Blind Faith. But the…
Once it Gets Warmed Up, ‘The Seven Five’ plays like a Hollywood drama
By Gregory Crofton Director Tiller Russell (Operation Odessa, Cockfight, Chicago Fire) knows a great story…
The Obamas’ ‘American Factory’ Reveals Stark Difference Between U.S. and Chinese Culture and the Challenge of Globalization
By Gregory Crofton Procedural documentaries are some of my favorites. “American Factory” is an excellent…
New Film on Leonard Cohen is Rich, Nuanced But Comes With Few ‘Words of Love’
By Gregory Crofton Leonard Cohen, the beloved poet and troubadour from Montreal, surely was a…