Going for the Goldfinger

4 days and counting. Yes, my readers we are finally here, the final postings of CorneliusOnpoint. Am I somber, not hardly. Melancholy? Somewhat. Reflective. Sure. Locked and Loaded. You betcha. Since it's almost over, then let's not waste time because there's much to get into this forum before the clock strikes midnight, 12.31.09. Let's go...

AID$ Inc.: 2009 will certainly be remembered as the Year of the Ponzi scam. No one will forget Mr. Madoff and all those of his ilk including many other Americans who got fingered by loan officers, behemoth banks, unscrupulous real estate types, Big Pharma and industires that have nickeled and dimed us to death. With all that under our belts comes this gripping, disturbing and undoubtedly controversial documentary, House of Numbers, to be released widely come 2010. However, this film was shown in October at the Hot Springs Film Fest including the director Brent Leung. Subsequently also on December 3rd, 2009, courtsey of University of Central Arkansas’ Prism Organization. Brothas & Sistas / Living With Affected assisted in faciliating dialouge due to the nature of the information within the film. According to a synopsis, In 'House of Numbers,' an AIDS film like no other, the HIV/AIDS story is being rewritten. This is the first film to present the uncensored POVs of virtually all the major players; in their own settings, in their own words. It rocks the foundation upon which all conventional wisdom regarding HIV/AIDS is based. 'House of Numbers' could well be the opening volley in a battle to bring sanity and clarity to an epidemic gone awry. Unfortuatnely I was unable to get the local showing but as I watched the trailer, I found it extremely interesting and will see the entire production shortly. Yet even though it was presented locally, to date I have heard very little mentioned about the subject matter nor any real commentary from the ASO community. Surely, the premise that perhaps we've been duped about this "health dilemma," the ongoing fundraising, cost containments and everything HIV/AIDS would have at least garnered a whimper from say, ADH or AAF? Is it so , that this film was openly presented and no one has nothing to say about it? Did I miss the conversation or "white paper" issued from any ASO agency? Well, they may have not, but before I go, this forum will have our say. In the meantime, check out the trailer and their website, http://www.houseofnumbers.com/ The film will be available on DVD in June 2010.