Joe Bendel
Joe Bendel writes about independent film and lives in New York City. To read his most recent articles, visit JBSpins.blogspot.com
LATEST
‘The Arctic Convoy’: Norwegian Heroism in WWII
A merchant marine convoy takes great risks to resupply the Allies.
‘Escape’: Defecting From North Korea
A young North Korean soldier risks all for freedom.
‘Something to Stand For’: Mike Rowe Gives a History Lesson
This dramatic documentary shows patriots today and in our past who stood for something meaningful.
‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’: Children Saved Through Adoption
A film that shows how a small Texas congregation makes it their job to care for disadvantaged children.
‘The Keeper’: A Homage to Our Fallen Vets
Walking the Appalachian Trail gives meaning to a vet who remembers those who did not come back.
‘The Garfield Movie’: Lots of Animated Feline Action
Chris Pratt plays Garfield the Cat in this updated family-friendly film.
‘Taking Venice’: The Biennale Gets Political
This documentary about the 1964 Venice Biennale unfortunately was not about great art.
‘Weapons of Mass Migration’: An American Crisis
Director-presenter Joshua Philipp points a finger at international organizations helping illegal migration into the United States.
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’: A Man Faces Guilt Over Loss
A tragic tale of the man who put the serial numbers on the arms of new arrivals.
‘The Long Arm of Beijing’: The CCP Spreads Its Control Worldwide
No one is safe from the Chinese Communist Party.
