Rick Porrello has built his life around crime. Porrello is author of To Kill the Irishman – on which the movie Kill the Irishman is based. It's his second book about organized crime, and he's working on a couple others. He has a website at AmericanMafia.com. By day, he … [Read more...] about Cool people I know: Rick Porrello
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R U There at the Festival
As today was a light day at the Film Festival (only 2 movies), I had the opportunity to visit Taiwan. R U There stars a Dutch actor visiting Taipei for a gaming convention. He happens to meet Min Min who is aloof to him in person, but is passionate on the computer games each … [Read more...] about R U There at the Festival
CIFF: around the world in three days
In the last three days, I visited Colombia, Chad, China, Germany, Israel, Italy, San Francisco, Cleveland, and an unidentified small town in the American heartland. And what a trip it’s been! From my vantage point—in or near the reserved section, center left—I’m here to report … [Read more...] about CIFF: around the world in three days
Film Fest Day 3 – Vincent Wants to Sea you
Day 3 of the film festival saw record crowds again. If you still haven't had a chance to attend, or if you are new to this whole thing, Vincent Wants to Sea is Sunday at 4:30pm. Vincent has turrets syndrome which embarrasses his politician father whenever he has a speaking … [Read more...] about Film Fest Day 3 – Vincent Wants to Sea you
A bit over-eager for spring
With encouragement from my bride, I removed the netting from the serenity pond we built in our backyard – and with it, an accumulation of rotting leaves. I put in the pump, flushed the water and started it up. I knew at the time that it was about 3 weeks premature. … [Read more...] about A bit over-eager for spring
