documentary

KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless
KID ICARUS: If Daedalus Begot Directionless

Though its most lasting power comes from characters on the fringes, Kid Icarus offers a rich and entertaining perspective on growing up aimless in the American West.

BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics
BACK TO THE FATHERLAND: A Shallow Glimpse At Deep Topics

Back to the Fatherland looks at Israelis who have moved to Austria despite the historical hardships. Intriguing, yet the execution doesn’t do it justice.

30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You'll Want to Throw Up and That's Bad
30 FOR 30: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE HUNGRY: You’ll Want To Throw Up & That’s Bad

The Good, The Bad, The Hungry looks deep into the world of professional earring and how hot dog eating feels like the height of campy fun.

IN REALITY: A Relatable Autobiography Of A Friend-Zoned Woman
IN REALITY: A Relatable Autobiography Of A Friend-Zoned Woman

In Reality might not fully pass The Bechdel Test, but it’s a fun exploration of dating life and Ann Lupo’s filmmaking skills. Tuesday Blue reviews.

THE RAFT: A Clever Subversion of Expectations
THE RAFT: A Clever Subversion Of Expectations

The Raft is a rare documentary which aims to offer closure to its subjects, making it a rewarding watch. Hayden Cornmell reviews.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: F*CK YOU ALL: THE UWE BOLL STORY
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: F*CK YOU ALL: THE UWE BOLL STORY

Fuck You All: The Uwe Boll Story is a film that is as direct as its title, and is an interesting insight into what makes a man like Uwe Bill tick.

25 IN 24: Embracing The Chaos and The Joy of Music
25 IN 24: Embracing The Chaos & The Joy of Music

The allure of Jon Foreman’s approach to life can be summed up by one day documented for all posterity in the documentary 25 in 24.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: Interview With THE GHOST OF PETER SELLERS Director Peter Medak
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: Interview With THE GHOST OF PETER SELLERS Director Peter Medak

We spoke with Peter Medak about his new documentary The Ghost of Peter Sellers, reconciling the past, and his many friendships with some of Hollywood’s best.

DIEGO MARADONA: Asif Kapadia Scores Again
DIEGO MARADONA: Asif Kapadia Scores Again

Diego Maradona is another triumph for Asif Kapadia, offering something richer than the standard sports documentary.

ONCE AURORA: Evocative Close-Up Of Norwegian Sensation
ONCE AURORA: Evocative Close-Up Of Norwegian Sensation

Once Aurora is breezy, raw and evocative, an often surprising visual close-up of a young artist moulding her career against the mainstream methods of pop success.

DARK SUNS: Unsettling Doc About Mexico's Missing & Murdered Is Impossible To Forget
DARK SUNS: Unsettling Doc About Mexico’s Missing & Murdered Is Impossible To Forget

Dark Suns is utterly vital and haunting, chronicling a staggering history of crime and injustice that needs urgent attention from any higher-up with a conscience.

On Women In Soccer & Sport As Social Change: Interview With The Team Behind COACH
On Women In Soccer & Sport As Social Change: Interview With The Team Behind COACH

Lee Jutton sat down with the team behind soccer documentary Coach about how sport can help facilitate social change.

WONDERS OF THE SEA Review: A Middling Sea Life Doc
WONDERS OF THE SEA: A Middling Sea Life Doc

Wonders of the Sea following explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau is well-intentioned but never a truly satisfying experience.

ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter of The '60s Folk Rock Scene
ECHO IN THE CANYON: A Fitting Homage To The Epicenter Of The ’60s Rock Scene

Echo in The Canyon is an ode to a time and place when the music coming out of Laurel Canyon defined the California Sound of The ’60s.

LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out on The Baseball Diamond
LONG TIME COMING: A 1955 BASEBALL STORY: Optimism Over Racism Out On The Baseball Diamond

Long Time Coming is a deep heartfelt documentary displaying a world where MLB baseball was meant to reflect our society, yet proved a curious paradox.