Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020. Just Melvin, Just Evil (2000) Melvin Just sexually abused 10 members of his family, including a child who was only 2 years old at the time. I saw it again last night on HBO and was wondering how the family is doing. ", That brought her back toearth. The Woman Who Wasn't There is a psychological thriller that goes inside the mind of history's most infamous 9/11 survivor. There's a problem loading this menu right now. It premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO on April 22, 2001. It reminded me of other books I have read, if they hadn’t have been so profitable, could have been a excellent book, this is only my opinion, I am not a author but as a big reader a few changes not big ones just small one. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Add the first question. Spegel had arrived to check on the children's welfare only to find Just in bed with his stepdaughter. Tell the Truth: The must-read twisty thriller that will leave you breathless! Use the HTML below. His hands went around her waist, bringing her into him. Filmmakers use hidden cameras to capture the various suicide attempts at the Golden Gate Bridge - the world's most popular suicide destination. Her gait is severely affected dating to the hip injuries she sustained. The discovery of the mutilated body of a mentally challenged young mother begins a journey into madness that is so unbelievable the mastermind behind the crime ultimately got away with murder. The abuse resulted in dysfunction spanning three generations of the family. Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes. I love reading a book that challenges my imagination and has the ability to draw me into the story. Several of the aunts reveal they are sleeping in their vehicles. She couldn't get close enough. Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2012. It's a shame since the writer can really move a story along, although I must admit, a good editor might be helpful. He wrote, "Scandalous testimony relates how Melvin was paying the girls from 25 cents to one dollar, depending on the depth of penetration, and how he forced them to get 'training' by using crayons and hot dogs. Please try your request again later. So I was going to give this book a 4 1/2 star rating only because one of the main characters within the book seemed to be holding some things back and I didn't know if there would be a book two in the works. There is never a boring moment in this book and as you peel away the layers of the mystery, it only gets more intense. But sometimes I felt I was riding a bumper car, speeding up, sliding around corners, racing to get out of the way, when, BAM, everything stops for a bit of nookie. Sizzle met burn.Opened-mouths devoured each other. It is, rather, a challenging film that reveals the real cost of abuse but, also, the deep strength of familial love. But no. An in-depth look at the director James Ronald Whitney's family history of incest spanning at least three generations and the devastating consequences that include drug abuse and alcoholism. So glad that I read the sample of the next book because now I do know there is a book two. It is revealed throughout the course of the film that Just sexually molested and/or raped both his step- and biological children resulting from his marriages to Fay and Venise. Whitney then reveals he was molested by an uncle at the age of 6. It’s understandable really. Indigo Fire (The Indigo Brothers Trilogy Book 1), Shadow Canyon (A Coyote Wells Mystery Book 2), Promise Cove (A Pelican Pointe Novel Book 1). Could be a good book, only if I hadn’t read similar, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2019, Overall I was not impressed, the writing was good but storyline too predictable I am afraid. A lot of things happen to the main characters, but after each cataclysm, close call, or jaw dropping revelation, there is a steamy sex scene, often filling more pages than what it followed. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. She wanted to eat athim, be devoured by him. Lawson is convinced of Just's guilt in the murder and notes Just failed his polygraph where a "deceptive" rating is -7, while Just scores a -16, indicating massive deception. "[6], Michael Carlson, writing for The Daily Telegraph, praised the film despite its shocking content. Whitney's aunts discuss their struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and bouts of homelessness and prostitution.[3]. To me this was just unfinished and could have been handled better. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014. Nervous maybe. It holds an 86% approval rate on film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Please try again. Poorly written with no attention to grammatical rules or norms and clearly poorly edited, too. I … Even the lamest TV series wrap up a story before hyping the next week's episode. I have real problems with books that have NO ENDINGS! Kit ran her fingers throughhis hair, took a good hold on his head. A profile of homeless Romanian children who were born victims of the nation's reckless population growth policy during its communist era. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Misogynist story of troubled woman magically saved by a big strong man. But in a matter of seconds his gaze drifted to the silky robe she wore and settled on the peaks of her breasts. Several of Whitney's aunts interrupt the clergyman to say how awful Just was, while a few others discuss how much they love him and "we all have our faults". Just, Melvin: Just Evil Ended up not caring about any of the characters, and gave up before I completely lost the will to live. Additionally, Just was accused of these same acts against Pambi and her half-sisters through Venise, Denise and Bobbie, and Jenise, the sole child of the marriage of Venise and Just[4]. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Unblinking and unsettling, this documentary lays bare a mysterious process that goes on all around us - what happens to people who die with no next of kin. Just Evil held my attention from beginning to end and I fell in love with all the characters. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Hopefully Mr. Whitney will think about some sort of followup. Predictable from the first page. A priest and his wife adopt a brother and a sister, but the girl has terrible outbursts of rage. The characters are in love. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017. 14. I love reading a book that challenges my imagination and has the ability to draw me into the story. There are so many twists and turns and just when I thought I figured out the mystery, another curve ball. "[2], Whitney, at the time a Wall Street executive, returns to his rural hometown of Carlotta, California, and interviews his family members about his maternal stepgrandfather, Melvin E. Just. Where to watch it: YouTube, iTunes, Amazon. With James Ronald Whitney, Melvin Just. The film was well received overall; critic Roger Ebert called Just, Melvin "one of the most powerful documentaries I've seen. I felt like I had started a story that had already had a book before it. Her daughter Clarissa (age 12) reveals she was molested at age 7. This is the kind of documentary that is behind HBO winning all those Emmy, Oscar and Peabody awards. She didn'tanswer him. This book was difficult to get into at first. Something went wrong. Jim states what happens between two consenting adults is fine, then mumbles a tirade about fathers sleeping with their daughters. This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. No longerone-sided, this mutual attraction took some getting used to. I have seen this documentary several times and basically agree with the majority of the other comments posted. 10 of 10 people found this review helpful. Join Vickie's mailing list at vickiemckeehan.com for news about new books and other things. Just was a suspect in her murder and the documentary interviews Detective Lonnie Lawson. Vickie McKeehan's novels have consistently appeared on Amazon's Top 100 lists in Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. She required multiple surgeries and for over 30 years (at the time of the documentary) had worn leg braces off and on. winning all those Emmy, Oscar and Peabody awards, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, "PrivateSector; A Broker's Painfully Personal Tale", "HBO hits hard with 'Just Evil' tomorrow", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Just,_Melvin:_Just_Evil&oldid=976482408, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 September 2020, at 05:22. (2000). She could stay here in the moment wrapped in hisarms for an hour, a day, a week. I just think I have read too many books in my life that sometimes you come across books that are predictable and similar to others. A significant number of American children and teenagers - from all social backgrounds - suffer from mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism and emotional problems, leading them to isolation... See full summary ». Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Whitney's Uncle Jim is caretaker to a feeble, aged Fay and laughingly recalls pulling three of her teeth out. He intended thekiss to be tender, gentle. Kit felt the hardness andmoved to wrap him into her. Instead she stood there staring up at him in wonderment. This is literally only my opinion. From "Veronica Mars" to Rebecca take a look back at the career of Armie Hammer on and off the screen. The editorial sin of simply ending a story mid sentence is unforgivable. On February 12, 2008, in Oxnard, California, eighth-grade student Brandon McInerney shot his classmate Larry King twice in the back of the head during first period. She wasn't wearing anything underneath. Not my cup of tea. Again, the author is very good at creating a good story, more than able to keep it moving along, and developing characters really well. I dislike cliffhangers immensely. And I just want to say it was worth the wait. "Yet, for all its shocks, Just, Melvin is not a work of morbid depression or a confessional freak show. But I'm not scared. It would be great to see some sort of follow up to the family to see if any of them have, hopefully, worked through a lot of the overwhelmingly powerful issues they have. Because she can't actually kidnap people or toss them over a bridge, she writes about compelling and down-to-earth characters that get to do those kinds of things. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Looking for something to watch? This book was a huge waste of time! Just Evil (The Evil Secrets Trilogy Book 1). Interviews with the victims' loved ones describe their lives and mental health. I've beenwaiting for you too long.". "Afraid? The pacing, however, needs the help of a good editor. Overall, this richly detailed docu suffers from an unnecessarily cluttered structure, which makes it difficult to unravel the family links among its numerous victims."[8].