Comedian (Seinfeld Documentary)
Jerry Seinfeld quits the cozy confines of TV superstardom and dives back into the brutal world of stand-up. But this time, there’s a catch: every joke has to be brand … Read more
Month: September 2024
I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale
I can’t make this sh!t up. He appeared in only five movies. All five were nominated for Best Picture. And you probably don’t know his name (I didn’t): He was … Read more
The 15 Best Survival Documentaries
I love survival docs. So I did what I usually do — I created a list of them. Below are survival documentaries about caves, airplanes, volcanoes, wildfires, summits, and much … Read more
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
If you think Clive Davis was just some behind-the-scenes record guy, think again. “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives” is like watching a living sports dynasty unfold—only it’s in … Read more
The 15 Best Running Documentaries
I couldn’t find a solid list of running docs, so I created one. I’ve got high school, college, the olympics, deserts, volcanoes and more. Enjoy! 1) “Fire on the Track: … Read more
Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story
Of all the athletes Nike has celebrated, there’s only one they made a statue of. It’s not Michael Jordan. Not Tiger. Not Serena. Not Federer. It’s rockstar rebel runner Steve … Read more
The New Prince Documentary on Netflix (Late 2024 update)
I use this page to keep notes about the Prince documentary that Netflix is due to put out (hopefully soon!). Thanks to Sasha Weiss of The New York Times for … Read more
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
A band of exotic non-native parrots (abandoned by pet owners) invades a San Francisco neighborhood. That story alone is worth a watch. But then the birds pick this colorful guy … Read more
10+ Documentaries Like “My Octopus Teacher”
Do you love “My Octopus Teacher”? Me too. So I’ve started this list below of docs most similar to “Octopus Teacher”. I’ll keep adding to them. Enjoy! 1) Billy & … Read more