The small absurd oddities of life often go unremarked upon. Yet some find ways to turn the seemingly banal into an artistic endeavor. No one in entertainment seems as great at bringing this to life quite like John Wilson. While some audiences are aware of the incredible How to With John Wilson, the series has … Continue reading TV Review: In Season 3, ‘How to With John Wilson’ Remains as Funny and Weird as Ever
2023 Florida Film Festival – Most Anticipated Documentaries
This year, the documentary field took a step up at SXSW. However, there still remains plenty of room for exciting storytellers to deliver their stories into a wide-open field. While the last few years have seen a strong presence of documentaries at the Florida Film Festival. The 2023 Florida Film Festival is no different. With … Continue reading 2023 Florida Film Festival – Most Anticipated Documentaries
SXSW 2023: ‘Plan C’ Puts the Spotlight on Heroes Saving Lives Through Women’s Healthcare
When the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson came down, many across America felt hopeless. Dozens of laws were triggered upon the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Women's healthcare was stopped cold in many states. This made the grassroots team building up an organization known as Plan C even more important. With advances in birth control … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Plan C’ Puts the Spotlight on Heroes Saving Lives Through Women’s Healthcare
SXSW 2023 Preview: The Documentaries
We continue our preview series of the festival, this time breaking down the most exciting documentaries of the festival. With some very big names in the mix, this year’s fest has a strong chance of hitting big with audiences. Let’s dive into the mix of exciting documentaries at SXSW 2023. Wild Life - Directed by … Continue reading SXSW 2023 Preview: The Documentaries
TIFF 22: ‘While We Watched’ Tells an Urgent Tale
The rising tide of nationalism is not a unique event in the global marketplace. In Greece, the Golden Dawn rose to power at an alarming rate. In the United States, the MAGA movement and Trumpism have created deep political rifts. For India, the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become its own hot button … Continue reading TIFF 22: ‘While We Watched’ Tells an Urgent Tale
Inside the Mind of a Cat: Fluffiest Movie of the Year
According to Netflix’s new documentary Inside the Mind of a Cat, cats have overtaken dogs as the most popular pets in Japan. It is a wonder then that very little is known about these mysterious creatures when compared to dogs. Animal documentarian Andy Mitchell aims to shed some light on cats behavior with the help … Continue reading Inside the Mind of a Cat: Fluffiest Movie of the Year
Review: ‘Miss Americana’ Gives Taylor Swift the BioDoc Treatment with Strong Political Undertones
There are few more polarizing figures in American Pop Culture than Taylor Swift. The actress turned mogul and multihyphenate has taken the world by storm with her obsessive fandom. Her appeal ranges far beyond her musical roots in country music, making her one of the most bankable celebrities alive. However, her exposure across mediums makes her … Continue reading Review: ‘Miss Americana’ Gives Taylor Swift the BioDoc Treatment with Strong Political Undertones
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 … Continue reading Trailer: ‘Hail Satan?’ Questions America’s Belief That Its a Christian Nation
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 … Continue reading Review: ‘Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes’ Is Chilling True Crime
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 … Continue reading Updated Predictions for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars (10/25/18)