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DVD Review: ‘Cool It’ Ignores But Doesn’t Deny Global Warming

Cool It DVD

CHICAGO – Any film that adds to the climate debate by bringing in a fresh and intelligent voice is certainly worth one’s time. From that perspective, “Cool It” is a documentary of considerable value, though it’s less rewarding than one might hope. Though it aims to be the cinematic rebuttal to “An Inconvenient Truth,” it falls far short, in part because the film simply isn’t as well-crafted or effective as Davis Guggenheim’s 2006 Oscar-winner.

DVD Review: Visionary Internet Pioneer Chronicled in ‘We Live in Public’

We Live in Public

CHICAGO – Ondi Timoner introduces the subject of her award-winning documentary “We Live in Public” by saying “This is the story of the greatest internet pioneer you’ve never heard of…” and, for the most part, she’s right. Josh Harris is a fascinating and arguably deranged gentleman who basically prophesized and created the virtual lives most of us lead on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

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  • Emily in Paris

    CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.

  • Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose

    CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.

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