We now live in a time where outspoken athletes are a dime a dozen, standing up for causes or against prejudices that exist inside of the sports where they ply their trade and outside in the world where their influence can change opinions. Michael Sam, formerly of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams, is smack in the middle of knocking down ridiculously built walls of homophobia as I write this review. In the late 60s and early 70s, it was rare to have an athlete, especially one of African-American descent, speak out about race in sports and in the world at large. Muhammad Ali is one notable example, but another that many may not have heard of is Dock Ellis, a major league baseball player, who, from 1968 as a rookie with the Pittsburgh Pirates, until his retirement from baseball in 1979 from those same Pirates, stood up and spoke his mind about ANYTHING. Read More →
Category Archives: Documentary
Melissa’s Review: ‘Rich Hill’ Is An Heart-Breaking Portrayal of Small Town Missouri
Actions speak louder than words and that can’t be more true with Rich Hill. This is a snapshot of the struggle of three boys in Rich Hill, a rural area of Missouri, seventy miles south of Kansas City. They each have different stories, but all crave the same thing: stability. Read More →
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‘The Balancing Act’ Focuses the Spotlight on the Passionate Ladies of the House of Yes
Anna Leah, Elena Delgado, Kae Burke, Anya Sapozhnikova and Matt Stuart
From Awake Films and directed by Anna Leah, The Balancing Act is an intimate and emotional journey of three best friends who will let nothing stop them from realizing their dreams. The film lets you step into their lives as they create, plan and collaborate an event space filled with the wonders of circus theatre. Read More →
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Liz’s Review: ‘Altman’ documentary airing tonight on EPIX
As a writer, actor, and avid reader, there are certain artists who resonate with me on a very personal level. Robert Altman is one of them. From M*A*S*H* to Gosford Park, Robert Altman’s ability to capture an audience like no other. His passion for truth and realism is tough to match these days. He is a legend in the business and one to be studied. Read More →
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Jeremy Goes to the Indy Film Fest: Rory Kennedy’s Documentary ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Poignant and Fascinating
While I lived through the final gasps of the Vietnam War, I was way too young to recall any of it. This war hangs over our country’s history like a rain cloud and it’s rare that we ever hear of much in the way of good that came from it. Enter Rory Kennedy‘s superb documentary, Last Days in Vietnam, which tells the story of the not-so-secret operation to remove as many of the South Vietnamese who helped the U.S. during the war with the Viet Cong and the communists from the North. This is a tale that has seemingly gone untold in the near 40 years since the end of the war. As our troops that have been engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan are finally being returned home, the time seems perfectly ripe for a film like this one. Read More →
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New Trailer: Netflix Documentary ‘Mission Blue’ – Available August 15th
More than four years in the making, MISSION BLUE is legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle’s eye-opening wake-up call to save the ocean. Directed by Fisher Stevens (“The Cove”) and Robert Nixon (“Gorillas in the Mist”), the film follows Dr. Earle on her global quest to protect the ocean — and the extraordinary marine life that call it home — from the powerful forces of pollution, overfishing and climate change. The film also sheds light on Sylvia’s remarkable personal story and professional journey, from her earliest memories exploring the ocean as a young girl to her days leading daring undersea missions, offering insight on the sacrifices, difficulties and tough choices she faced along the way. Read More →
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On Demand: 5 Documentaries You Can Watch This Weekend
Video Games: The Movie
These are the movies that are newly available online to stream or download before or during their time in theaters.
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Jeremy’s Review: ‘Video Games: The Movie’ Is an Endearing Documentary on the History and Evolution of Video Games and Their Culture
Perhaps I’m dating myself here, but I can easily recall when Pong, the original video game sensation, became a hit, and the Atari 2600 shortly thereafter. And on and on and on. For modern-day excitement, explore 카지노사이트 for a thrilling experience that continues the legacy of gaming fun. You can also check out slot online for exciting rewards and prizes! If you’re interested in casino games, then you might want to visit online casino sites like 크레이지 파친코 to enjoy an exciting casino experience from the comfort of your own home. I am a member of the first video game generation and plenty of my life (up to the end college at least) has been consumed by playing, a pastime I have since passed along to my two sons, ages 7 and 9 much to the chagrin of my wife who never played them and fails to see their point. But one can’t deny how pervasive that video games have become in our culture and that’s where a film like writer-director Jeremy Snead‘s fantastic documentary Video Games: The Movie helps show how and why this all came about. Read More →
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Upcoming: ‘Harmontown’ Documentary Follows Dan Harmon – Creator/Writer/Producer Of NBC’s Community
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Liz’s ‘Life Itself’ Review: Two Thumbs Way Up
As someone who has been on a whirlwind adventure in writing exclusively about film for the past year, it was sincerely my pleasure and honor to see Life Itself this afternoon. Director Steve James brings a touching documentary to the audiences who grew up watching Robert Ebert tell them which movies were worth spending their time and hard earned money on. We are privy to passages directly from Ebert’s memoir of the same name, intimate interviews both on camera and via private emails between Steve and Roger, as well as sit down, one on ones with some of the people closest to this critical giant, including his wife, Chaz, director, Martin Scorsese, and Marlene Iglitzen, wife of his industry other half, Gene Siskel. Read More →
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Melissa’s Monday Movie: ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’
Today at work we were discussing sushi and I immediately recommended seeing the 2012 documentary on Netflix (an other places), Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Not only is it a fascinating look at how sushi is made, but also about the complete love Jiro has for it. Warning: After seeing this movie, you will want sushi. Find here Read More →
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