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TrailerWatch – “Summer of Soul”
During this year’s Oscars, Questlove briefly mentioned the documentary he’d been working on. Now we get a glimpse of his work. And a whole lot of fantastic music. Synopsis! In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents … Continue reading
In Queue Review – “A Century of Black Cinema”
Genre: Documentary Release Date: 2003 Where I Watched: Amazon Prime This documentary popped up in my Prime queue, and I jumped on it. Like the incredible Horror Noire, Century takes a look at the sadly neglected history of black cinema, … Continue reading
31 in 31 – “Flesh and Blood: the Hammer Heritage of Horror”
“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.
#31in31 2019 – “Why Horror?”
“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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Tagged 31 in 31, Documentaries, In Horror, Movie Reviews
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“Where’s My Roy Cohn” – a relevant documentary about a hated man
“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
“Maria by Callas” – a beautiful tribute
“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
Documentary “Mountain” climbs high
“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
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” – new poster released!
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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Tagged Always Wanted To Be His Neighbor, Documentaries, Mister Rodgers
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TrailerWatch: “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word”
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
#31in31 2017: “The Nightmare”
“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
