Shangri-la (Rick Rubin)

Rick Rubin is to music what Anthony Bourdain is to food. Or Steve Jobs to tech. In the documentary “Shangri-la”, Rubin opens the doors to his legendary studio in Malibu. … Read more

True Facts About the Angler Fish

Here’s a funny short documentary on the Angler Fish. My favorite part is at the 55 second mark: “Here, an angler fish compares its camouflaging skills with that of a … Read more

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

A 93-year-old director lives inside a French restaurant that’s held three Michelin stars for more than 50 years. “Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros” invites us into the Troisgros family. Their entire … Read more

Chef’s Table: Francis Mallman

The Francis Mallman episode is the first I watched of Chef’s Table. And it remains my favorite. The opening is killer: he’s cooking fish on a make-shift coal grill on … Read more

Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All

Imagine if a bunch of coffee-guzzling punk rock nerds decided to change music forever. That’s “Filmage,” the documentary that’s more refreshing than a triple espresso after a sleepless night. Thanks … Read more

180 Degrees South

180 Degrees South is like “Planet Earth” meets “The Motorcycle Diaries”. I’m a sucker for any good adventure doc. But this one has a giant bonus: 2 founders making a … Read more