Documentary

Henry Lee Lucas confessed to over 600 murders and drew detailed sketches of his victims – making him America’s most prolific serial killer. One problem: most of these murders never … Read more

I love watching a savant in action…it never gets old. Daniel Tammett can recite Pi to 22,000 digits: I’m gonna start a list of the best documentaries on savants. I’ve … Read more

From Jell-O pudding to 60+ allegations of sexual abuse. It’s like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” meets “Finding Neverland”. This is the best documentary I’ve seen that dives into the … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

Maybe AI and Crypto aren’t the only new technologies that take off this decade. Check out what tech pioneer Bret Victor is working on in Oakland, CA pioneer. For more … Read more

Parking cars, cleaning bathrooms, and hustling for five minutes of stage time—that was life under Mitzi Shore’s “Comedy Bootcamp,” even for David Letterman (who was later banned). Throw in Robin … Read more