The Writer with No Hands: Final Cut

How far will they go to hide their crimes and influence? This film takes the case of Gary Devore to further explore this topic. If you have gotten this far, you will enjoy this film.

Professor Matthew Alford states the obvious. The US military has supported Hollywood productions over the years and uses that influence to have a say in their scripts. There is the case of Hollywood writer Gary Devore. After many successes, he is presumed killed in a strange 1997 car accident.

This is a conspiracy nut going down a murder mystery rabbit hole. He probably has a murder board with all the yarn strings tying all the pictures together. I rolled my eyes at his shocking reveal of the US military involvement with Hollywood. Duh! He should do more in laying out the car accident and maybe do a recreation. That should be the start. The military reveal could come later and he should take off his tinfoil hat. Finally, I don't know what to make of the clown makeup. This movie leaves me feeling unimpressed. It does lead me to a fascinating cold case, but it gives no satisfaction.

From beginning to end, the story of Gary Devore, is emotionally charged gripping investigative journalism. Brilliant music and production that had me on the edge of my seat, while remaining grounded in the reality of the suspicious circumstances and tragedy that befell his family. Brilliant ending. Westaway is surely a pioneer in his field.