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07 Jul

Posted at 11:51h in Environmental Protection, Film Review, Mountain Film, Podcast by
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http://media.blubrry.com/joytripproject/joytrip2019.mhwebstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/TheCove.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | MoreAn interview with director Louie Psihoyos The truths discovered in documentary films often reveal far more than meet the eye. In his Oscar winning movie “the Cove” photojournalist Louie Psihoyos takes us on an adventure that perhaps shows us more than we want to see. “I lead an elite team of activists to penetrate a secret cove in Japan to reveal a dark secret,” Psihoyos said. The Cove, part action...

14 Jun

Posted at 10:31h in Commentary by
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It just wasn’t going to happen. Shamane and I turned the newly built chair every-which-way, but there was no getting it up the stairs and through the narrow door from the basement. “I hate to tell you this hun,” she said. “But I think you need to take the arms off.” My wife is every bit as smart as she is beautiful. Twelve years of marriage has taught me not to argue. Repeatedly muttering a single syllable expletive, I backed us down the steps and skulked over to...

03 Jun

Posted at 11:58h in Environmental Protection, Film Festival, Mountain Film by
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I’m sure it wasn’t just the altitude. Over Memorial Day weekend I nursed a raging headache at Mountain Film in Telluride. There was also a deep churning at the pit of my stomach that made me feel a bit uneasy. But at 9,000 above sea level I believe the symptoms I felt were less due to a lack of oxygen than it was the sudden and intense onslaught of complex ideas, passion stirring images and ire-raising conversations that are typically part of the Mountain Film experience. As passionate...

31 May

Posted at 23:23h in Breaking News, Film Festival, Mountain Film by
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I should be horizontal. The Mountain Film Festival in Telluride came to a close just a few hours ago. And after five action-packed days taking photographs and conducting interviews I’m pretty wiped-out.  I aught to be in bed getting some much needed sleep. Soon I’ll begin work on a more lengthy blog post and you can look forward to several new podcasts. But for the moment I just had to take a few minutes to share with you the absolute best highlight of the event.

05 May

Posted at 08:46h in Africa, Ethiopia, Film Festival, Film Review, Interview, Mountain Film, philanthropy, Podcast by
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http://media.blubrry.com/joytripproject/joytrip2019.mhwebstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/MakingTheCrookedStraight.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | MoreIt says in the Talmud, the sacred text of Jewish law, “Save one life and you save world.” Dr. Rick Hodes has saved dozens of lives and his continuing work in service of the children has made the world a better place for us all. A pediatric oncologist who specializes in the treatment of heart disease, spine disease and cancer, Dr. Hodes compassionately practices medicine at Mother Theresa’s Mission in...