Darcy Staniforth

Dean DVD Review: Funny, Uncomfortable, Emotional, and Beautiful

A film about the first thing you never get over.

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Director Mickey Lemle on His New Film, The Last Dalai Lama?

Lemle discusses his intimate portrait of what is on the heart and mind of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 80 years old.

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The Future of Work and Death DVD Review: Raises More Questions Than Answers

A somewhat interesting but skewed documentary about the future of jobs and mortality.

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LAFF 2017 Review: MOSS

A coming-of-age film with events you can see coming from a mile away.

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I Am Not Your Negro Movie Review: A Film That Needs to Be Seen and Taught

Director Raoul Peck gives the audience a lot to consider and to question.

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2017 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review

The rundown on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.

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The BFG DVD Review: Steven Spielberg Captures the Essence of Roald Dahl’s Story

An uplifting and magical story of a little girl and her unlikely friend.

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Joshy Blu-ray Review: A Darkly Funny Film about Loss and Friendship 

This film not only deals with the themes of grief and loss but with the themes of recapturing youth and spontaneity.

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Now Hear This Podcast Festival 2016 Review

It will be interesting to see how it evolves and grows over the next few years.

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Actress Sarah Baker on Christopher Guest’s Mascots

“I never even thought about actually taking part in one of his movies. It’s your wildest dream, but even beyond your wildest dream.” – Sarah Baker

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Actress Susan Yeagley on Christopher Guest’s Mascots

Yeagley reveals what it was like joining the dinner party that is a Guest production.

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The Girlfriend Experience: Season 1 Blu-ray Review: A Secret Life Has Consequences

Maybe this show can make the audience care about it as much as some of Christine’s clients care about her.

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All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records DVD Review: Not Enough Focus on the Fall

From its humble beginning in a drug store in Northern California to its grim demise.

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Maron Ended and My Dad Died, but Not in That Order

How my favorite television show became my port in a storm.

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The Boss (Unrated) Blu-ray Review: Filled with Brilliant, Comedic Performances

While the unrated version had some extra scenes and funny moments, the theatrical version is tighter.

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The Family Fang DVD Review: A Beautiful Mix of Sharp Comedy and Poignant Drama

What is Art? And if you are an artist, what do you sacrifice for your art?

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Book Review: Hollywood Cafe: Coffee with the Stars by Steven Rea

A coffee table book about coffee and the stars who drink it.

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The Danish Girl Blu-ray Review: A Complex, Beautiful Tale of Love and Identity

The film explores the Wegeners’ relationship from married heteronormative couple to loving best friends as Einar transitions into Lilli.

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2016 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review

The run down on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.

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iZombie: The Complete First Season DVD Review: An Enjoyable Take on the Zombie Narrative

A young medical resident’s perfect life is turned upside down when she becomes a zombie.

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Call Me Lucky Director Bobcat Goldthwait Talks about Barry Crimmins, the Loss of His Best Friend, and the State of Comedy Today

“This movie is just a weird combination of my love for Barry and the courageousness Barry has and the byproduct ended up being this thing that sometimes helps other people.” – Bobcat Goldthwait

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Alexander Skarsgard Talks About The Diary of a Teenage Girl

“It was just the most amazing atmosphere to creatively be in.” – Alexander Skarsgard

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LEGO Jurassic World PS4 Game Review: Captures the Fun of Both Franchise

Nothing prepares one for the first time you see Jeff Goldblum as a LEGO mini-fig.

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Heaven Adores You Blu-ray Review: As Personal as Elliot Smith’s Music

The friends and family of Elliot Smith create a beautifully intimate film about his life and music.

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Stray Cats: Live at Rockpalast Review: A Great Live Concert DVD

Two amazing Stray Cats concerts from 1981 and 1983 recorded live in Germany.

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The Book of Negroes DVD Review: Important Miniseries Adds New Perspective to North American History

How historical fiction can counter the dominant narrative of history.

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One Cut, One Life Movie Review: A Metaphor Only Goes So Far

A documentary that does not leave a lasting legacy for Ed Pincus.

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Cake Blu-ray Review: Learning to Live Again

A film about how grief stalls our lives and how we can learn to get unstuck.

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Director Jason Priestley on His Feature-film Debut, Cas & Dylan

“I fought for rehearsal time with these two and it brought such huge dividends.”

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Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. Movie Review: Visually Captivating

A simple man asking simple questions with complex answers that he cannot understand.

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The Wrecking Crew Movie Review: A Musical History and a Labor of Love

Denny Tedesco’s loving tribute to his father and the talented musicians who made up The Wrecking Crew.

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Remembering Bruce Sinofsky and How He Changed My Life

Bruce Sinofsky has passed away at 58, but the work he did for the West Memphis Three lives on.

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2015 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review

The run down on the five nominees for the documentary short subject category.

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A Will for the Woods DVD Review: A Documentary That Deserves to Be Seen

The story of Clark Wang and his journey to have a green burial.

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The Skeleton Twins Blu-ray Review: Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader Are Fantastic Centerpieces

Twins are reunited after ten years of estrangement and begin down a road that changes them both forever.

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The One I Love Blu-ray Review: Seeing is Believing

What we project onto our relationships can become a reality.

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Planes: Fire and Rescue Blu-ray Combo Review: Geared Toward Younger Kids

Planes: Fire & Rescue may be a spin-off from Cars but it lacks the Pixar magic.

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Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon Movie Review: An Amazing Documentary

The story of entertainment manager, Shep Gordon, who does business a little differently.

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LEGO Ninjago Rebooted: Battle for New Ninjago City, Season Three Part One DVD Review

Although this could be thought of as a series for boys, it is just as accessible to girls as well.

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Circle the Wagen DVD Review: Definitely Worth Watching

Two guys, one bus, and the road trip they never expected to take.

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Battling the Bear: Reflections on Robin Williams (1951-2014)

It is important to focus on Robin Williams’ life and the whole picture of who he was, not how he died.

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Previewing Epic Ink, A&E’s New Tattoo Series

A&E’s new show about Area 51 Tattoo and its artists who specialize in all things nerd, geek, and pop culture.

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GMO OMG Movie Review: Where is the H.O.P.E

Jeremy Seifert informs but also manipulates in this documentary.

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Sophia Grace & Rosie’s Royal Adventure DVD Review: A Cute, Fun, Family Film

The fun-loving duo who rose to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show start in their first movie!

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Nicholas Sparks Limited Edition DVD Collection Review: Something Old, Barely Anything New

A repackaging of old DVDs complete with all the old material.

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Hell Baby (Unrated) DVD Review: Destined to Be a Cult Classic

From Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon comes the best horror movie spoof in a long time.

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Rifftrax Live!: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Review: An Odd Christmas Classic

The Rifftrax crew once again helps Santa Claus conquer the Martians

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