Tag Archives: Documentaries

31 in 31 – “Flesh and Blood: the Hammer Heritage of Horror”

Posted on October 22, 2020 by

“Charming. So unlike the home life of our Dear Queen.” Story: The life and times of Hammer Studios, the famous British “fear factory”. Scares: Only if you’re easily spooked by the sound of Lee’s voice. Not that I’d blame you.

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#31in31 2019 – “Why Horror?”

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

“Why are you laughing? I’m not looking, it’s scary!” Trick or Treat?: This is a great documentary about the horror genre, and why horrorhounds like me love it. Tal Zimerman, Canadian journalist and horror junkie, dig into the why of … Continue reading →

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“Where’s My Roy Cohn” – a relevant documentary about a hated man

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

“It’s undeniable his impact on politics lives on.” 411: A documentary about the real-life “most hated man in the US”, Roy Cohn. Gotta say: I’ve only every known Cohn from films like Angels in America and Citizen Cohn. I knew … Continue reading →

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“Maria by Callas” – a beautiful tribute

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

“I would like to be Maria, but there is the Callas I that have to live up to.” Called” La Callas” and “The Tigress”, opera singer Maria Callas was known for her powerful, beautiful voice. Complied from historical footage, filmed … Continue reading →

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Documentary “Mountain” climbs high

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

“Their lure is a kind of madness.” What is it: Mountain is a documentary narrated by Willem Dafoe. It’s about…mountains. Obviously. And how we react to – and interact with – them. Should you see it: If you’re into sweeping … Continue reading →

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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” – new poster released!

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

MISTER RODGERS!!! I know him! I know him!  Okay, so I never met the man. But I grew up watching him, and feeling like I knew Rodgers and his crew of puppets. (Am I the only one who wanted to … Continue reading →

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TrailerWatch: “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word”

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

A documentary about a sitting Pope?  This must be the 21st Century! And the whole “day in the life” idea for this doc sounds interesting.  Check out the trailer, then read on after the jump for all the info from … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2017: “The Nightmare”

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

“This is the story of eight people and what waits for them in the darkness.” Story: Sleep paralysis. Yeah, I thought it was being trapped in bed. You too? The reality is much worse…because it’s not just the inability to … Continue reading →

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“An Inconvenient Sequel” opens in Baltimore this Friday!

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

Because our government seems to be going down in flames of their own making, why not watch a documentary on folks who want to save the world?  An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, hits B’more theaters this Friday, August 4th. … Continue reading →

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Documentary “You Slut” calls out slut shaming and victim blaming

Posted on February 17, 2016 by

Bullying, whether it be against the student that “doesn’t fit in”, someone who’s different from the rest of the pack, or simply because of how she dresses, is never okay. So I’m glad to see a documentary that tackles the … Continue reading →

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