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So many artists feel that if they could just get the right mentor their career success would finally reflect their level of passion. The Mentor takes this idea and runs with it in a very entertaining way. It's full of twists and turns, it's fun to watch, and it has an added level of authenticity because of its location in Oakland, CA. Some solid acting by the leads and great filmmaking by the director all add up to an indie you'll be glad you watched.

The market is not exactly crowded with documentaries about feet... and before watching Perfect Feet, I thought that made sense. But this movie is so successful at taking a subject we all take for granted and expounding upon it in thoughtful, fun and quirky ways that after watching it you'll wonder why it took so long. For those of us who love documentaries, this is a perfect movie- you'll learn, you'll be entertained, and you'll be glad for filmmakers like these. I hope this gets the huge audience it deserves!

Some of our best sports movies use the sport as means of accessing deeper humanity. Think Rocky (really a love story), Bull Durham, etc. Lion Killer is a solid addition to this genre. It's a love story about a man who must overcome his chaotic origins in order to leave his past behind him and create a new future that can embrace a relationship. Jiu-Jitsu allows him the path to heal, and makes the journey even more fulfilling for the audience. What ensues is a fine film with solid acting and filmmaking. If you're a fan of sports films- and especially marshal arts- you'll love this.