Last year, First Man struggled to connect with audiences in a meaningful way. Perhaps it was following A Star Is Born that caused the failure to launch. Maybe it was the tonal equivalent of Manchester By the Sea that did it. God forbid they not show a flag planting in a personal story about loss and grief. For whatever… Read More "Review: ‘Apollo 11’ …
Category: Documentary
Review: ‘Leaving Neverland’ Draws Power From Two Boys Growing Up In Michael Jackson’s Shadow
Michael Jackson left an indelible mark on pop culture for decades. Jackson might be the single largest star in the history of American culture. The longevity of his career and his talent have never been in doubt. However, the specter that lived in the shadows of his career were the allegations of pedophilia and sexual… Read More "Review: ‘Leaving Neverland’ …
Trailer: ‘Hail Satan?’ Questions America’s Belief That Its a Christian Nation
In one of the weirdest and funniest documentaries to come out of the Sundance Film Festival was Hail Satan?. The film, directed by Penny Lane, looks to relitigate America's growing belief that it is a Christian Nation. While the performance as the anti-Christianity and belief in Satan himself have caused controversy, the church fights for religious freedom across the… Read More "Trailer: ‘Hail Satan?’ …
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Review: ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes’ Is Chilling True Crime
Hearing someone speak over a tape recorder has long skeeved me out. It does not matter if I'm listening to an interview with my friends, research subjects, even on TV. There's a level of disconnect between the person speaking and what I'm hearing that has always felt very odd to me. This fear may have… Read More "Review: ‘Conversations with …
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Review: ‘Fyre’ vs. ‘Fyre Fraud’ – A Duel of Two Schadenfreude Documentaries
For those of us who grew up in the 1990s, having two films on the same topic released within a close time frame should not seem that uncommon. We got Armageddon vs. Deep Impact, Capote vs. Infamous, and in 2016, the People Vs. O.J. Simpsons going up against OJ: Made in America. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of projects that spark directors… Read More "Review: ‘Fyre’ vs. …
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Updated Predictions for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars (10/25/18)
Okay, we've had some time to see some results, see a few more films, and feel out the field a bit more. With that said, some movies went way up while others are struggling. Let's dive in and see what's going on. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM PREDICTIONS (10/25/18) The Favorites 1. Free Solo (National Geographic) - Dir. Elizabeth… Read More "Updated Predictions for …
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Oscar Season Begins! First Predictions for Documentary Race (9/28)
We're in Oscar season! It's one of my favorite times of the year, and this means it's time to check out some of the early races. Let's get it kicked off with one of the most exciting races of the year, the Documentary Feature race. First, we're ranking the top 20 documentaries in the order… Read More "Oscar Season Begins! …
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