Dark Side of the Ring: Chris Benoit
He’s one of the all-time best wrestlers ever and a sweet man until this wild but true tale of murder. This Dark Side of the Ring documentary will likely rank … Read more
The Work (2017 Doc on Therapy in Prison)
This is the most raw and unflinching group therapy session I’ve ever seen caught on film. I currently rank “The Work” #7 on on my list of “The Best Prison … Read more
The Kids Are Alright (The Who Documentary)
Pete Townshend turns smashing guitars into a symphony. Keith Moon drives a Rolls Royce into a pool. And Roger Daltrey somehow keeps it all together. I love The Who! The … Read more
Steve Jobs on Consulting (Speech at MIT in 1992)
I’m not one to to believe everything Steve Jobs said was gospel. But, damn, he has a way with words. Here he is at the MIT School of Management in … Read more
Dot Fisher-Smith (Interview and Documentary)
She chained herself to a log truck, posed nude to protest the destruction of ancient forests, and turned rain-streaked yurt canvas into “moving Zen” art. I think she deserves at … Read more
The 5 Best Warwick Davis Documentaries & Interviews
At just 3 feet 6 inches tall, Warwick Davis towers over Hollywood. With unforgettable roles in “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and “Willow”, his films have grossed an astonishing $14.5 billion. … Read more
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
What do Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and an alleged billion-dollar tax scam have in common? Eight former scientologists, including the former 2nd in command, speak out about the Church of … Read more
One More Time With Feeling
This doc about the already-haunting Nick Cave was initially intended as a straightforward performance film. But then his 15-year-old son, Arthur, tragically falls off a cliff. I currently rank “One … Read more
Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Pentatonic Scale
This viral demonstration isn’t just a party trick. It shows how music is hardwired into all our brains: how music is hardwired into all our brains. Thanks to creative force … Read more
Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants – Magic show
Many call this the best sleight-of-hand magic show of all time. I’ll add this to “The Best Documentaries About Magic” (I”m up to 16 right now) Thanks to Jason Kottke … Read more