Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
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
“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
The 4 Documentaries by Stanley Kubrick
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
The 17 Best Everest Documentaries (ranked and updated in 2025)
Here is my list of the best Mt. Everest documentaries. I’ve got 3 Everest docs from Netflix and a bunch of freebies to watch on YouTube. I’ll keep adding to … Read more
Clock of the Long Now
Jeff Bezos and other tech luminaries fund it. Brian Eno provides the chimes. And the guy the brilliant people call “really brilliant” (Danny Hills) builds it. It’s the 10,000-year clock. … Read more
The 4 Best Lebron James Documentaries & Series (Ranked)
There are surprisingly few docs on LeBron James. In February 2024, I heard LeBron share with the Wall Street Journal (see below) that he wants to make sure that no … Read more
The 7 Best Biker Documentaries (Ranked)
Here are the top ranked biker docs I can find. I tried to include the Big Four motorcycle clubs (Hells Angels, Bandidos, the Outlaws MC and the Pagans MC). I’ve … Read more
Andre the Giant
This is an awesome bio documentary about the “Eight Wonder” of the world: Professional wrestler Andre the Giant! Trailer for “Andre the Giant” You Can’t Make this Sh!t Up Watch … Read more
The 12 Best Making of Movie Documentaries
Star Wars. The Shining. The Godfather. Apocalypyse Now. Aliens. RoboDoc. Here are my favorite Making of Movies documentaries: Enjoy! 1) Making The Shining I’ll open with a dark horse: “Making … Read more
Making The Shining
“Making The Shining” isn’t your run-of-the-mill “making of” flick. Why? Look who directed it? It’s Vivian Kubrick—Stanley’s daughter. Imagine being 17 and shadowing your legendary director dad on “The Shining” … Read more