Screwball: Baseball’s Juiciest Scandal
You can ‘t make this sh!t up. “Screwball” enters you into the seedy underbelly of Miami’s Biogenesis clinic. It’s where Tony Bosch was playing doctor, dealing out steroids like candy … Read more
Month: June 2024
Broke (the Pawn Shop Documentary)
“Broke” is like a gritty mash-up of a pawn shop reality show and a heartfelt buddy drama. A grouchy pawn shop owner in Edmonton hires an ex-con (and psychopath?) Chris … Read more
Citizen Hearst
“Citizen Hearst” is the wild ride of Randolph Hearst, the media mogul who rewrote the rules of journalism with flair and scandal. The doc covers his controversial beginnings and opulent … Read more
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
I love this Selena Gomez documentary (and I didn’t even know her music)! It’s the story of a likable young star dealing with Bieber drama, bipolar disorder and a vicious … Read more
The 7 Best Documentaries on Public Relations
Here are the best documentaries I’ve found on P.R. Enjoy! 1) The Persuaders Alright, let’s dive into “The Persuaders” like we’re breaking down the latest Super Bowl ads. This Frontline … Read more
Michael Lewis Commencement Speech at Princeton (2012)
Here’s writer Michael Lewis (“Liar’s Poker” and “Money Ball” doing a commencement speech at Princeton at the Baccalaureate speech in 2012. The popular speech (it was the most-read story on … Read more
Jay Myself
In 1967, photographer Jay Maisel buys a building in New York City to use for his studio (it costs $102,000). Now, 50 years later, he’s selling it (for $55 million). … Read more
Telemarketers
I can’t make this sh!t up: A call center in New Jersey recruits only ex-cons and drug addicts. They snort cocaine and heroin and drink whiskey…while at their desks making … Read more
3 Years Alone In The Forest Building A Log Cabin
Erik Grankvist, a young man from Stockholm, Sweden, finds himself lost at the age of 17. This is despite society’s clear path for him. His life changes when he watches … Read more
Waco: The Rules of Engagement
This doc pulls no punches in its critique of the ATF and FBI, presenting both sides fairly. You won’t like Koresh more. But it’s very convincing and leaves you questioning … Read more