Men in Suits sheds light on a side of film-making that is often overlooked: the physicality, artistry, and challenges faced by actors in suits. In Men in Suits, director Frank H. Woodward explores the world behind monster suits, from classic Kaiju films like Godzilla to gorilla suit performances in oldContinue Reading
Last Days Here is a must-watch for fans of documentaries that explore unique and complex personalities. 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’sContinue Reading
Remembering Gene Wilder doesn’t deviate from the usual talking-head format that most documentaries utilize. Nor does it need to. 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,Continue Reading
(A Disturbance in the Force) brought back some fond childhood memories, but I don’t know how well it will play to someone too young to remember those strange days. If you’re a Star Wars fan and were old enough between the release of 1977’s Star Wars and 1980’s The Empire StrikesContinue Reading
It definitely provides a solid overview of the genre but it is geared towards more casual fans. 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)Continue Reading
The director’s fixation on crucifying law enforcement along with the lurid crime scene video overshadows any positives the film meagerly offers. 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 aContinue Reading
If a story of this magnitude were to break today, it would command headlines and TV news cycles for weeks. 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 ofContinue Reading