documentary

Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Bill & Turner Ross, Directors of BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS
Melbourne International Film Festival 2020: Interview with Bill & Turner Ross, Directors of BLOODY NOSE, EMPTY POCKETS

Alex Lines had the chance to talk with directors Bill and Turner Ross for their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020: Class Action Park
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: Class Action Park

Class Action Park explores the dark side of childhood as it covers the legend and legacy of the infamous Action Park.

Fantasia Film Festival 2020: CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: SURVIVING THE INDEPENDENT FILM BUSINESS
Fantasia Film Festival 2020: CLAPBOARD JUNGLE: SURVIVING THE INDEPENDENT FILM BUSINESS

Clapboard Jungle crafts a vitally important piece of cinema that will certainly resonate with anyone who has an appreciation for the art form itself.

YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE: Cult Actor Does A Welcome Heel-Face Turn
YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE: Cult Actor Does A Welcome Heel-Face Turn

Through style, humor, and a dash of poignancy, the film does a good job of selling you on joining Arquette in his singular odyssey.

ZERO: A Dignified Contemplation of Mortality
ZERO: A Dignified Contemplation of Mortality

As a follow-up to 2008’s Mental, Zero offers a pleasantly intimate but never intrusive portrait of the life of Dr. Masatomo Yamamoto.

JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY: An Exuberant Paragon for Concert Films
JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY: An Exuberant Paragon for Concert Films

But Jazz on a Summer’s Day so effectively captures the energy of the moment, making us sense the atmosphere and enjoy it vicariously.

BIG FUR: Building Big Foot
BIG FUR: Building Big Foot

Big Fur isn’t about convincing you of the validity of Sasquatch, but rather, the fascinating journey of a man as he re-creates Bigfoot.

RED PENGUINS: Filmmaker Gabe Polsky Returns to Russian Hockey
RED PENGUINS: Filmmaker Gabe Polsky Returns to Russian Hockey

A darkly funny mashup between a sports documentary and gangster drama, it is an incredibly entertaining film that also delves into serious cultural issues.

Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 2: SHUT UP SONA, THE GO-GO'S, BITTER BREAD
Sheffield Doc/Fest Part 2: SHUT UP SONA, THE GO-GO’S, BITTER BREAD

Our coverage of the 2020 Sheffield Doc/Fest’s continues with reviews of Shut Up Sona, The Go-Go’s and Bitter Butter.

ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City
ALBERTO AND THE CONCRETE JUNGLE: A Symphonic Look At The Modern City

Part documentary, part staged, and full of heart, this love letter to the five boroughs of New York City is an enjoyable, chaotic watch.

BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO: Experimental, Strange and Occasionally Stunning
BEETLE QUEEN CONQUERS TOKYO: Experimental, Strange and Occasionally Stunning

Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo is comforting, emotive, overwhelming at times, and always worth the time spent giving it your full attention.

JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE: Great Leader, Good Biography
JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE: Great Leader, Good Biography

Good Trouble is bursting with inspiration powerful and essential, strong enough to be more than just a flowery portrait.

FATHER SOLDIER SON: A Lopsided Exploration Of The Army Mentality
FATHER SOLDIER SON: A Lopsided Exploration Of The Army Mentality

Father Soldier Son offers you the opportunity to see why people join the Army rather than padding the film with patriotism or criticism.

SHOWBIZ KIDS: Another Look At The Childhood Fame and Its Price
SHOWBIZ KIDS: Another Look At The Childhood Fame And Its Price

Showbiz Kids is a fascinating look at the life of child actors and offers unusual insight into the world of acting.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020: Man on the Bus & Can Art Stop a Bullet?
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2020: Man on the Bus & Can Art Stop a Bullet?

We continue our 2020 coverage of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival with two more reviews: Man on The Bus and Can Art Stop A Bullet?