Hopefully, you all had a lovely Mother's Day yesterday. My family celebrated by seeing Iron Man. I was surprised to see so many comedies and adventure films out at the theater, but then realized we are beginning the summer blockbuster season. I love "junk food" movies like Speed Racer and Indiana Jones, but if you are looking for a little more fiber in your diet, consider these flicks on DVD...
Fast Food Nation: This is the film interpretation of Eric Schlosser's best-selling expose. Like it's cousin Super Size Me it looks at food choice as a political statement. After viewing, you might want to listen to NPR's Cut the Nutri-Hype. Eat Real Food. An interview with Michael Pollan about his book In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.
Into the Wild: Sean Penn's romanticized look at the real life Chris McCandless. Here is a review of the film from All Things Considered.
Bobby: Emilio Esteve's attempt at a Robert Altman mosaic about the assassination Robert F. Kennedy is a little heavy-handed. It is NOT a great film. However, one can't help but draw eery comparisons between the followers of RFK and Barack OBama.
Who Killed the Electric Car? Who isn't worried about rising gas prices? Click here to listen to Denver Drivers Learn How to Boost Fuel Economy.
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