biography

Kusama: Infinity - A Heartfelt Piece of Filmmaking
KUSAMA: INFINITY: A Heartfelt Piece Of Filmmaking

Kusama: Infinity is a great introduction to the artist’s life and work, but it will definitely leave you wanting to seek out more information.

Actor Profile: Winona Ryder

We break down the career of Winona Ryder, showcasing her talent for the horror genre and more over her 30+ years in front of the camera.

"I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever." Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE
“I Never Got Into His Mind, Ever.” Interview With Sir Ben Kingsley, On Playing A Nazi War Criminal In OPERATION FINALE

We spoke with Sir Ben Kingsley about his latest film Operation Finale, taking on the portrayal of a Nazi official and his continued work to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.

THE KING: Elvis Presley and the Death of the American Dream
THE KING: Elvis Presley & The Death Of The American Dream

Despite its worn-out political commentary, The King is a quietly revolutionary music documentary.

RONNIE COLEMAN: THE KING: Bodybuilder Biopic Has Weight

Seeing a successful bodybuilder physically breaking apart toes the line towards Ronnie Coleman: the King being a cautionary tale, but it’s ultimately saved by the view of his private life.

POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey
POPE FRANCIS: A MAN OF HIS WORD: Wim Wenders Wastes A Fascinating Journey

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a solidly crafted portrait of the Pope with the occasional breathtaking moment, but lacking any new information.

MAD TO BE NORMAL: A Revolutionary Subject Forced Into An Unpleasant Biopic
MAD TO BE NORMAL: A Revolutionary Subject Forced Into An Unpleasant Biopic

Mad To Be Normal should have been a film vibrating with R.D. Laing’s unique energy, but ends up being unfortunately unengaging.

WHITNEY: Portrait Of Popstar Is Vivid, Shocking & Essential
WHITNEY: Portrait Of Popstar Is Vivid, Shocking & Essential

Whitney’s monumental accomplishments as a recording artist and harrowing personal problems are sensitively detailed in Kevin Macdonald’s terrific biography.

NICO, 1988: Interview With Director Susanna Nicchiarelli And Star Trine Dyrholm
NICO, 1988: Interview With Writer/Director Susanna Nicchiarelli & Star Trine Dyrholm

Former Velvet Underground singer Nico is the subject of a new warts-and-all biopic. We spoke with the movie’s director and star about the challenges of putting a notoriously difficult woman’s life on screen.

BLACKkKLANSMAN: The Power Of Cinema Triumphs Over Racism In Spike Lee's Best Film In Decades
BLACKkKLANSMAN: The Power Of Cinema Triumphs Over Racism In Spike Lee’s Best Film In Decades

Blackkklansman works on every level – it tells a wildly entertaining story while addressing a pressing social issue with intelligence and moral heft.

HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY: A Documentary That's Got Its Mojo Working
HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY: A Documentary That’s Got Its Mojo Working

Horn From the Heart is a fine documentary, following Paul Butterfield’s career in a compelling and caring way, enough so that you don’t need to know the music to appreciate the story.

BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB: Boring, Bland and Cliché
BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB: Boring, Bland & Cliché

Unfortunately, the Billionaire Boys Club takes a common Hollywood film concept and fails to deliver anything more original than its predecessors.

NICO, 1988: Absorbing Biopic Marks 30th Anniversary of Singer’s Death
NICO, 1988: Absorbing Biopic Marks 30th Anniversary Of Singer’s Death

Nico, 1988 from director Susanna Nicchiarelli respectfully marks the 30th anniversary of the late singer’s death while attempting to restore a little of her legacy.

A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic that Pulls its Punches
A PRAYER BEFORE DAWN: Violent Biopic That Pulls Its Punches

A Prayer Before Dawn boasts a fantastic central performance from Joe Cole, but unfortunately, wastes an astonishing true story in favour of genre cliches.

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR: An Enchanting and Eye-Opening Must See Documentary
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: An Enchanting & Eye-Opening Must-See Documentary

Enchanting and eye opening, Won’t You Be My Neighbor will perfectly captivate and engage viewers, showcasing the power to affect change.