The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
It’s easy to dismiss the Bee Gees as gimmicky disco relics in shimmery attire. But this doc makes a convincing case that Barry, Robin, and Maurice are legit contenders for … Read more
It’s easy to dismiss the Bee Gees as gimmicky disco relics in shimmery attire. But this doc makes a convincing case that Barry, Robin, and Maurice are legit contenders for … Read more
Fastest fish catching ever? I’d never heard of a “rock weir” before watching “Tuktu: The Ten Thousand Fishes”. But, as you can see, it sure does work! If you want … Read more
I first heard about the “Universe” documentary from the biography book “Kubrick” by Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams. Stanley Kubrick credits “Universe” with being major inspiration for how he … Read more
Here’s my list of the top social justice documentaries. I’m focusing on docs that dig into inequalities faced by individuals based on such things as race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, … Read more
If Kafka wrote a legal thriller, and then Netflix turned it into a series, you’d get “Making a Murderer”. Trailer for “Making a Murderer” Watch “Making a Murderer” You can … Read more
Comedic great Dana Carvey (40 then) recruits future stars Steve Carell (33), Stephen Colbert (32)) and Louis CK (29) as they create this funny flop of a TV show. Now … Read more
“The Murdochs” docuseries has been called “The Real-Life ‘Succession’” (I love that show!). It’s the story of Rupert Murdoch and his family’s fight (including with each other) for power of … Read more
He was a culinary crusader with swagger…and a tragic ending. Here’s the best doc on the legend: Trailer for Roadrunner: Anthony Bourdain Where to Watch Roadrunner: Anthony Bourdain The Anthony … Read more
“Nanook of the North” (1922) is sometimes referred to as “the first every documentary”. Its director has been called “The Father of the Documentary”). It’s a landmark doc where we … Read more
Little known fact about Stanley Kubrick? His first four films were documentaries. He directed Day of the Fight”, “Flying Padre” and “The Seafarers”. For the fourth (“World Assembly of Youth”), … Read more