2011’s Last Days Here is a gripping documentary about Bobby Liebling, the enigmatic lead singer of the heavy metal band Pentagram. Directed by Don Argot and Demian Fenton, this film takes a deep dive into Bobby’s tumultuous life as he approaches his 53rd birthday in 2010. At the heart ofContinue Reading
Approaching documentaries about beloved movie stars with a critical eye can be challenging. If the film delves too deeply into the actor’s personal life, it risks being seen as invasive. Conversely, if it avoids such details, it may come across as overly flattering. Remembering Gene Wilder, directed by Ron Frank,Continue Reading
If you’re a Star Wars fan and were old enough between the release of 1977’s Star Wars and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, you probably remember 1978’s The Star Wars Holiday Special. If you’re a Star Wars fan and weren’t born yet (or don’t remember that era,) you really needContinue Reading
In the 2023 documentary, Sharksploitation, writer/director Stephen Scarlata tracks the evolution of shark films. From those that existed before 1975’s seminal Jaws to those that were inspired by 2013’s over-the-top Sharknado and (almost) everything in between, Scarlata attempts to categorize the various eras in the “sharksploitation” genre. He does thisContinue Reading
On July 18, 1984, a man walked into a McDonald’s restaurant with three firearms. For 77 minutes, he shot at customers and people outside before being killed by a SWAT sniper. 21 people died and 19 others were wounded by the gunman. The 2016 documentary, 77 Minutes, provides a gruelingContinue Reading
In the past few years, the #MeToo movement, which empowers those who have been sexual harassed, abused, or assaulted to come forward with their stories, has gained a lot of traction in the media. And, rightly so, as they deserve to be heard and believed without shame. Those accused ofContinue Reading
In October, 1991, Darlene Summerford called for an ambulance. She claimed her husband attempted to kill her by forcing a rattlesnake to bite her arm. Glenn Summerford, the accused, just so happened to be the pastor at a rural Pentecostal church that used rattlesnakes in their services. In his defense,Continue Reading