Documentary
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[FFF 2024] Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill Review- A Film That Delves Deeply Into A Little-Known Musician, Singer, And Songwriter
I’m a big fan of all kinds of music from Rock and Roll to Alternative Rock, Metal, the second British Invasion in the 80s, and the various kinds of pop music in the 50s and 60s, like Elvis Presley, Roy… Continue reading
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Hate To Love: Nickelback Review- A Delightful Documentary Film Watch
Nickelback is a band that I grew up listening to as a kid. I’m not a hard-core fan, but I like a lot of their songs. The big thing with the band is that in school and the generation that… Continue reading
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One Bullet Review Slamdance 2024- One Woman’s Journey To Find The Truth About A Tragedy
“The Film Was Shot Between 2005 and 2021 in Afghanistan for the Duration of America’s Longest War, but this is not a war movie.” I’ve seen a lot of documentaries but none quite like One Bullet. Carol Dysinger has documented… Continue reading
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The Death Tour Review Slamdance 2024- An Arduous Journey Of Self Reflection And Wrestling
Chris Jericho is an entertainer, musician, writer, and world-renowned wrestler. He has done it all in his career, including being a contestant on The Masked Singer as The Bride. He cut his teeth in Canada while training in the Dungeon… Continue reading
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Beyond Utopia Review (Doc NYC 2023- The Documented Journey of These People Escaping A Communist Regime Is As Good As Any Film You’ll See All Year If Not Better
Beyond Utopia premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It garnered a lot of critical acclaim from those who saw it, but it wasn’t bought right away out of the festival. Eventually, Roadside Attractions bought the distribution rights and now… Continue reading
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20 Days in Mariupol Review- One of the Most Realistic Portrayals of War Ever Put to Screen
I’ve been watching movies for over 45 years, and there is rarely a film that knocks me down like 20 Days in Mariupol did. I mean, it really hit me hard. Documentaries can do that sometimes. They have a way… Continue reading
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Chasing Chasing Amy Review- A Beautiful and Touching Portrayal of the Life of a Transgender Relationship Inspired by Chasing Amy
To say I have an interesting history with Chasing Amy is an understatement. I saw this film in 1997 when it premiered at an art house cinema here in Orlando called the Enzian Theater. At the time, Kevin Smith was… Continue reading
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Nothing Compares Review
In the past, there have been a lot of musicians who have been controversial figures. With a stage to perform on they tend to say and do what’s on their minds. One of the most controversial is the singer from… Continue reading
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Fire of Love Review
love documentaries because they tell stories about someone I know, but not that well, or they can tell a story about someone or something I don’t know very much about. That’s the case with Fire of Love. This documentary tells the… Continue reading
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