Tag: documentary
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Series Appetizer: Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Dinosaurs’ is an Epic Visual Treat
Steven Spielberg is here to reclaim his dino-filmmaking title as executive producer of The Dinosaurs.
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Series Appetizer: Being Gordon Ramsay
The six-part documentary follows Ramsay and his family in the lead-up to the launch of his new dining venture in the heart of London.
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‘The New Yorker at 100’ Captures the Importance (and Wonder) of Journalism
The New Yorker at 100 follows editor David Remnick and his team in the fall of 2024 as they plan and execute the magazine’s seminal 100th anniversary issue.
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Season Appetizer: Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age
Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age is, at its heart, curious about what came before us; it asks and answers questions that will tickle the brains of any natural history enthusiast.
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Natchez: Many Sides, One Truth
Natchez is masterful work. It’s all about the layers. You think you know something and then another layer is peeled back and more is revealed—slowly and methodically. With the introduction of each new personality, there’s…
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The Loss of Innocence of a Generation, and ‘Vice is Broke’
Vice is Broke by Eddie Huang feels like an exploration of a loss of hope the Millennial generation had in the 2010s.
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Series Appetizer: Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser
Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser is a three-part documentary that puts the hugely successful competition series under the microscope.
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ROMCON: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?
These types of series are all over and I’m here for every minute of it…but this one, ya’ll, I just don’t know.
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Lightning Recs: Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
It’s honestly hard to capture the sheer intensity of the early 2000s, but this documentary does a good job of selling it.
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Lightning Recs: Shark Whisperer
The documentary tells Ocean Ramsey’s story in her own words.
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Entering the House of Paul Reubens in Pee-wee as Himself
One of the most surprising things in the new HBO Documentary Pee-wee as Himself is how playfully combative Paul Reubens is with Director Matt Wolf in the film’s interview segments.
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Lightning Recs: ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’
Chef’s Table: Legends is the culmination of everything the franchise has worked so tirelessly to build; it brings the heart and soul of each chef to the screen with finesse.
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Lightning Recs: ‘Love on the Spectrum’ – Season 3
One of Netflix’s most heartfelt shows is back and the third time’s a charm.
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Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Iconic Comedy Show with ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’
Peacock has shared the trailer for SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which debuts on January 16.
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Lightning Recs: Chef’s Table – Volume 7
Just a few months after the excellent Noodles spin-off season, Chef’s Table returns for Volume 7.
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Lightning Recs: Our Oceans
There’s nothing quite like a deep sea documentary to bring you a profound sense of peace.
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‘Music by John Williams’ Premieres at AFI FEST
Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and other filmmakers and artists attend the world premiere of ‘Music By John Williams,’ an all-new documentary based on the life and career of the legendary composer,…
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Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ Movie of the Week: ‘Woman of the Hour’
Woman of the Hour, the directorial debut from Anna Kendrick, is coming to Netflix this week and it shakes you up
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‘Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara’ Explores the Dark Side of Fan Obsession
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara takes us back to 2011, to examine the real-life case of someone pretending to be Tegan Quin for over a decade.
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Lightning Recs: Chef’s Table: Noodles
One of Netflix’s strongest culinary series, Chef’s Table returns with more flavorful features.
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He Made Us Believe a Man Can Fly: ‘SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY’
Becoming the Man of Steel is the foundation of Christopher Reeve’s story, but it begins and ends with a lifetime of loving relationships