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UNCIVILIZED: Finding Balance By Harmonizing Old Ways With Modern Convenience
UNCIVILIZED: Finding Balance By Harmonizing Old Ways With Modern Convenience

The documentary as a whole is a brilliant lesson in ecology, humanity, and finding better ways to live comfortably without taking more than you give back.

LAST CHANCE U - BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game
LAST CHANCE U – BASKETBALL: For The Fans of A Beautiful Game

With a shift to basketball, the new season of Last Chance U is a journey into the lives of student-athletes hoping to achieve their goals.

CPH:DOX 2021: HOPPER/WELLES: A Clash Of Film Titans
CPH:DOX 2021: HOPPER/WELLES: A Clash Of Film Titans

In spite of some reservations, and though it certainly demands patience, Hopper/Welles remains a treasure trove worthy of exploration.

TCM Classic Film Festival 2021: DOCTOR X and the Horror Films of Michael Curtiz
TCM Classic Film Festival 2021: DOCTOR X and the Horror Films of Michael Curtiz

With the TCM Classic Film Festival kicking off in May, Lee Jutton takes a look at Michael Curtiz’s Doctor X, one of the films playing.

FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction
FOUR GOOD DAYS: A Profound Examination of Addiction

Delivering solid and unforgettable performances from Glenn Close and Mila Kunis, Four Good Days is brilliantly done, and quietly effective.

THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory
THE RESORT: Slow Burn Vacation Horror Takes Too Long to Get Gory

The final moments of the film do work, but are ultimately not worth sitting through the slow-pace, bad jokes, and exposition-laden dialogue.

15 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism
15 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT (#1 WILL BLOW YOUR MIND): An Entertaining Satire of Clickbait Journalism

15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bigfoot (#1 Will Blow Your Mind) is a mockumentary satire exploring clickbait and cryptozoology in equal measure.

MONEY MACHINE: What Happened In Vegas Is Still Happening In Vegas
MONEY MACHINE: What Happened In Vegas Is Still Happening In Vegas

A sequel to What Happened in Vegas, Ramsey Denison’s newest documentary Money Machine examines the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

MOVIE NIGHT: An Uneven Night of Fright
MOVIE NIGHT: An Uneven Night of Fright

Matt Rosenblatt’s 2020 short film Movie Night peeks in on a couple’s first date where they watch a horror movie. But what lurks on the video?

San Francisco International Film Festival Documentary Round-up Part 2

Presented virtually, Arlin Golden finishes his coverage of the documentaries that premiered at this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival.

STOWAWAY: Takes Time To Get This Mission Moving
STOWAWAY: Takes Time To Get This Mission Moving

Stowaway had the potential to be an incredible examination into the philosophy surrounding survival and hope, yet delivers with a lackluster presentation.

SHADOW AND BONE: A Shining Adaptation
SHADOW AND BONE: A Shining Adaptation

While it takes the series a few episodes to find its footing, it eventually settles into an even pace, supported by the strong performances and adaptation.

SASQUATCH: A Compelling, Wild Ride
SASQUATCH: A Compelling, Wild Ride

Sasquatch is a miniseries that you really need to experience, as each of the clues uncovered adds more to the intrigue of this long, strange trip.

STREET GANG HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET The Reinvention Of Children’s Television For Everyone
STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET: The Reinvention Of Children’s Television For Everyone

A new documentary about Sesame Street and how catering to children’s education – as opposed to selling ad space – changed television.

Horrific Inquiry: DEAD SILENCE (2007)
Horrific Inquiry: DEAD SILENCE (2007)

While it might have become a bit dated along the way, Dead Silence is still a brilliant horror film to terrify.