AMERICAN HISTORY X [1998]

Director Tony Kaye's powerful drama American History X is the type of film that seems like it will linger with the viewer for the rest of their lives.
As disturbingly compelling as the narrative is, one can't help but notice the haunted performance played with perfection by Edward Norton.  Aided by a truly impressive cast, the film is told in a non-linear style that bounces back & forth between color and a wonderfully effective black & white.  The end result is a piece of great cinema that will probably leave the viewer stunned, deeply saddened and probably speechless for the duration of the end credits.

5 basketball courts out of 5

THE CAPTAINS [2011]

This entertaining documentary (written and directed by Captain Kirk himself) follows Billy Shatner around the world as he intimately interviews all the different actors who sat in the captain's seat of each installment of the Star Trek franchise.
It's hilarious at times, while still managing to be engaging, touching and insightful as we learn a little more of the pressures and delights of portraying a Trek captain. It might be a little bit of a vanity project for Shatner's ego but it doesn't matter...he is The Shat and that's that.
The Captains may not be for everyone but a must-see for Trek fans.

3½ insane Sisko's out of 5