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Queensrÿche: Video Mindcrime (1989)
Operation:Mindcrime then and now
By far, this is one of the absolute best concept albums ever written. I first procured this on VHS back in 1994, about 5 years after seeing the track "Eyes of a Stranger" on Headbanger's Ball. Been hooked ever since! Through the lyrics of this narrative, you learn all about Nikki and his ensnarement in a conspiracy to take down "the man" (spoiler alert). However, he never considered along the way what his actions would entail, and exactly who would be put in his path. Operation:Mindcrime in actuality is a precursor to what is going on right now. Highly relevant and worth the watch and listen. Though dark and brooding, the mindset of the protagonist is one who is looking for a way out of his situation. As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for! The twists and turns of the music is just begging to be turned into a feature length film, but until then, you'll just have to catch Queensryche performing it in its entirety in concert or look for the DVD. I highly suggest that you watch this with an open mind; you never know what you might learn from it.
Carolina Skeletons (1991)
Still having nightmares after all these years
This film I saw on NBC back in 1993. I was horrified watching it then, and it gives me even more chills now knowing this really happened. LG gives a stellar performance as the brother seeking justice for his brother's murder. More films like these should be made to expose the judicial system for what it is and perhaps we won't have to learn these lessons now. The interesting turn of events is the fact that his brother went into the military for the country who showed no remorse for his brother. This is not for the faint of heart nor should children watch it (spoiler alert). This film is about society's ills and the laws that support them. This film would have done well in theaters. However by it being aired on television, the concept is toned down and is not as grotesque as it could have been. It was done well enough for the viewer to get the gist. Though it seemed slow at times, it is a mirror of how justice actually moves in cases of exoneration.