documentary
Lacking a statement about the artist-muse relationship, Nick Broomfield’s Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love fails to live up to the promise of its title.
While it’s not the best made documentary of the year, The Great Hack is the most important documentary you’ll watch all year.
Rather than looking skyward, Armstrong awkwardly looks at its feet, the film eclipsed by other efforts both fictional and factual.
Varda by Agnes is a disappointing finale to a remarkable career, a feature length beginner’s guide to her back catalogue for new fans only.
Surfer Bethany Hamilton’s story is for the ages and Aaron Lieber dives deep into Hamilton’s past and present, exploring the immediate aftermath of the accident as well as her role as a wife and a mother.
Barbara Rubin and the Exploding NY Underground hooks viewers when it vies into a thrilling character study of a multifaceted, increasingly conflicted individual.
Though its most lasting power comes from characters on the fringes, Kid Icarus offers a rich and entertaining perspective on growing up aimless in the American West.
Back to the Fatherland looks at Israelis who have moved to Austria despite the historical hardships. Intriguing, yet the execution doesn’t do it justice.
The Good, The Bad, The Hungry looks deep into the world of professional earring and how hot dog eating feels like the height of campy fun.
In Reality might not fully pass The Bechdel Test, but it’s a fun exploration of dating life and Ann Lupo’s filmmaking skills. Tuesday Blue reviews.
The Raft is a rare documentary which aims to offer closure to its subjects, making it a rewarding watch. Hayden Cornmell reviews.
Fuck You All: The Uwe Boll Story is a film that is as direct as its title, and is an interesting insight into what makes a man like Uwe Bill tick.
The allure of Jon Foreman’s approach to life can be summed up by one day documented for all posterity in the documentary 25 in 24.
We spoke with Peter Medak about his new documentary The Ghost of Peter Sellers, reconciling the past, and his many friendships with some of Hollywood’s best.
Diego Maradona is another triumph for Asif Kapadia, offering something richer than the standard sports documentary.