The 6 Best Key West Documentaries
Key West is a special place. It reminds me of the Cantina in “Star Wars” (the place where Luke and Obi-Wan first met Han Solo and Chewbacca). Keywest is otherworldy. … Read more
Month: August 2024
All That Is Sacred
Ever tried to catch a Tarpon while tripping on acid? All That Is Sacred gives you a front-row seat to the madness of Key West in its heyday, where McGuane, … Read more
Mountain Queen: The Summits Of Lhakpa Sherpa
You think you’ve seen it all with Everest docs, but “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa” will make you rethink what it means to be a true badass. Lucy … Read more
Daybreak Express
Before he made his mark with Monterey Pop and Don’t Look Back, legendary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captured New York City’s Third Avenue El in a vibrant, jazz-infused short film that’s … Read more
Bill Moyers: “Amazing Grace”
“Amazing Grace” has been called America’s “spiritual national anthem” and “most beloved song”. Ironically, the song was written by a British clergyman who traded slaves. Below is the origin story … Read more
Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults
Remember the ’90s? Yeah, there was a lot of crazy stuff, but it’s tough to match the Heaven’s Gate cult. It’s the most infamous UFO cult of all time — … Read more
History of the Eagles
It’s the ultimate rock star story—booze, blowouts, and enough band drama to make a soap opera blush. It’s a reminder that sometimes the only thing harder than making it big … Read more
The 7 Best Triathlon Documentaries
Here are my favorite documentaries about triathlons and triathletes (ranked). These docs take you from Antarctica’s icy wastelands to the scorching deserts of Morocco. Enjoy! 1) Project Iceman Anders Hofman … Read more
Crossing The Line London: John van Wisse
Meet John Van Wisse, the guy who crushed the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon, a 483-kilometer monster that eats Ironmen for breakfast. Spoiler alert: It involves a portable toilet, peanut … Read more
Project Iceman
I watched my wife do an Ironman and saw Adonnis-looking men fall to all fours in defeat (in mild-weathered Louisville, KY!). That’s what’s amazing about “Project Iceman” — Anders Hofman … Read more