Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Movie Review: A Beautiful Story of a Brilliant Mind
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez "Any girl can look glamourous. All she has to do is stand still and look stupid." ...
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Black Sabbath: The End Blu-ray Review: A Fitting Swan Song
By Gordon S. Miller |
On February 4, 2017 at Genting Arena in their hometown of Birmingham, England, Black Sabbath (sans founding drummer Bill Ward) ...
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AFI Fest 2017 Review: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
By Gordon S. Miller |
For those who might not know them on a first-name basis, "Jim & Andy" are Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman, ...
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Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago DVD Review: New Documentary Paints an Incomplete Picture of the Band
By Kit O'Toole |
When asked to define Chicago's sound, saxophonist Walter Parazaider provides this simple summary: “a good rock and roll band with ...
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Festival (1967) Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Better Than Woodstock
By Mat Brewster |
In the early part of the 20th Century, various folklorists, including John Lomax, wandered about the country documenting the songs ...
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Hype! Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review: The Rise and Fall of Grunge
By Gordon S. Miller |
New to the Shout Select line, Hype! offers viewers an inside look at the Seattle music scene of late '80 ...
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Gospel According to Al Green DVD Review: A Career at a Crossroads
By Kit O'Toole |
In 1977, R&B legend Al Green signaled to fans that he was undergoing a life—and career—transformation. “Belle,” a track off ...
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Long Strange Trip Movie Review: All a Dream They Dreamed One Afternoon Long Ago
By Mat Brewster |
Like America itself, the Grateful Dead were a great melting pot of cultures, genres, and styles. Take a close look ...
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Buena Vista Social Club Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: Cuban Musicians Get the Recognition They Deserve
By Davy |
When it comes to music, there are many styles and cultures: Mexican, Spanish, Portugese, etc. However, Cuban music seems to ...
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Vitaphone Varieties, Volume Three: 1928-1929 DVD Review: Utterly Amazing
By Luigi Bastardo |
After nearly five years since the last installment in the intermittent series, the Warner Archive Collection has assembled another amazing ...
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Shadowman Movie Review: A Beautiful Mind Fraught by Invisibility
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez Since Van Gogh cut his ear off it's well-known that the mind of the artist is ...
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Neil Young Journeys Blu-ray Review: A Welcome Addition to Young’s Concert Filmography
By Gordon S. Miller |
Neil Young Journeys is director Jonathan Demme's third film starring the musician, the previous two being Neil Young: Heart of ...
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For the Love of Spock DVD Review: Perfect for Both Those Who Love and Those Who Don’t Know Spock
By Rons Reviews |
We all know that there are people that don't like or simply don't get Star Trek. Nonetheless, it's hard to ...
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I Am Not Your Negro Movie Review: A Film That Needs to Be Seen and Taught
By Darcy Staniforth |
I think about James Baldwin quite a lot. I think about his writings and his teachings. I think about the ...
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Cameraperson Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review: No Better Film Experience Last Year
By Davy |
When it comes to human honesty, there is no better genre of film stronger than the documentary. In a time ...
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2017 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review
By Darcy Staniforth |
Through the wars of the past and the present to the wars that we battle in our own bodies, this ...
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Gimme Danger DVD Review: Jim Jarmusch Pays Loving Tribute to Iggy and the Stooges, but Misses Some Opportunities
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Glen Boyd From the first few minutes of Gimme Danger, Jim Jarmusch's loving tribute to Iggy and the ...
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The Search for Weng Weng DVD Review: The Height of the World’s Shortest Star
By Luigi Bastardo |
For anyone who has only experienced the mainstream world of cinema, venturing into the output of the Filipino film industry ...
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Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again DVD Review: An Interesting Glimpse into Life on the Road
By Todd Karella |
In 2012, Jennifer Lopez set off on her first ever world tour. For six months, she traveled across five continents ...
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AFI Fest 2016 Review: Mifune: The Last Samurai: A Wonderful Remembrance
By Gordon S. Miller |
Award-winning filmmaker Steven Okazak's documentary tells the story of Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune, who together with director Akira Kurosawa became ...
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Iggy Pop: Post Pop Depression: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Review: An Impressive, Raucous Affair
By Gordon S. Miller |
In March of 2016, Iggy Pop and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age revealed they had secretly collaborated ...
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Can’t Stop the Show: The Return of KIX Review: The Band Is Back Sounding As Good As They Always Have
By Todd Karella |
Formed in 1977, the hard rock band from Hagerstown, Maryland broke into the mainstream music scene with their fourth album, ...
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TCFF 2016 Review: Iron Will: Veterans’ Battle with PTSD
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by The Vern Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is something many people may recognize but few seldom really ...
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Classic Albums: The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds Blu-ray Review
By Rons Reviews |
When the discussion of the greatest album of all times breaks out a party, many people will chime in, some ...
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The Everly Brothers: Harmonies from Heaven DVD Review: An Appreciation of the Duo’s Impact on Early Rock ‘n’ Roll
By Kit O'Toole |
Early rock pioneers the Everly Brothers set the standard for impeccable harmonies, and wowed audiences with their special blend of ...
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Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Movie Review: Delightfully Animated
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez My knowledge of the Walt Disney Company meant I immediately recognized the name Floyd Norman. No ...
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The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped Review: Totally Enjoyable
By Gordon S. Miller |
During 1994/1995, the Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood) toured the world behind Voodoo Lounge, ...
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Indian Point Movie Review: Never Goes Nuclear
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez No matter the environmental documentary, from global warming to fast food production, most emphasize the negativity ...
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Movie Review: A Sensitive Portrait of a Socially Conscious Mind
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez "Each of us is responsible for our own happiness," says television producer and impresario Norman Lear. ...
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Elstree 1976 DVD Review: Meet the People Behind the Star Wars Masks
By Shawn Bourdo |
I love documentaries. True stories are irresistible. Maybe it's the story of an product or invention or behind the scenes ...
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LAFF 2016 Review: Dr. Feelgood
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez The first rule of the Hippocratic oath can be recited by those without a medical degree: ...
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The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead Movie Review: Behind the Punk Music
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by The Vern When you hear the words "punk music," the first names that pop up are usually The ...
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LAFF 2016 Review: Free CeCe!
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez With trans issues at the forefront of several legal squabbles, it isn't surprising that documentaries have ...
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Tab Hunter Confidential Movie Review: It Tells the Hard Truth about the Darkside of Stardom
By Davy |
As we all know, Hollywood can be a make-or-break industry, creating stars and destroying them. Some make it, while others ...
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2016 Oscar-nominated Documentary Short Films Review
By Darcy Staniforth |
This year the Oscar-nominated short documentary films all address uncomfortable subject matter that most people don't want to talk about. ...
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TV Review: American Masters: B.B. King: The Life of Riley
By Jade Blackmore |
The latest installment of the PBS series, American Masters, documents the life and music of blues maestro Riley “B.B.” King. ...
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TV Review: American Masters: Mike Nichols
By Davy |
When the great Mike Nichols passed away on November 19, 2014, it was a very shocking blow to not just ...
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Tell Them Who You Are Movie Review: A Captivating Documentary about Cinematographer Haskell Wexler and His Son
By Gordon S. Miller |
Tell Them Who You Are is a captivating documentary. It begins as a look at the life and career of ...
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JACO DVD Review: Portrait of a Tortured Genius
By Kit O'Toole |
In 1976, an album was released that would revolutionize not only how the jazz bass is played, but the very ...
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Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour Live Blu-ray Review: Visually Impressive, Thematically Confusing
By Todd Karella |
Capturing Katy Perry's 2014/2015 concert tour recorded in Sydney, Australia last December, the show features seven different acts, nine costume ...
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Frank Zappa’s Roxy: The Movie DVD Review: A Necessary Purchase for Any Zappa Fan
By Jade Blackmore |
The concert film Roxy: The Movie starring Frank Zappa and the Mothers, filmed in 1973 during a three-night engagement at ...
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Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words Movie Review: Here’s Looking at You, Kid
By Adam Blair |
One of the best moments in Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words is one of the quietest. It's just a ...
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Ballet Boys DVD Review: Transitioning Into Early Manhood—In Tights
By Michelle Prather |
Yet another wonderful dance documentary from First Run Features, Ballet Boys (2014) takes balletomanes to Norway, where we meet young ...
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Van Morrison: Another Glorious Decade DVD Review: For Dedicated Fans Only
By Mat Brewster |
In the summer of 1973 after a grueling tour and an emotionally devastating divorce, Van Morrison took a several-weeks vacation ...
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TV Review: American Experience: Walt Disney: An Experience Not to Be Missed
By Cinema Sentries |
Written by Kristen Lopez I'm a Disney nut. There, I said it. Too often I'm asked "Why do you love ...
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Heaven Adores You Blu-ray Review: As Personal as Elliot Smith’s Music
By Darcy Staniforth |
I wanted to watch and review Heaven Adores You, the new documentary about Elliot Smith, because I am a huge ...
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I Am FEMEN DVD Review: Sex Sells Everything, Perhaps Even Revolutions
By Mark Buckingham |
The first time I heard of the half-naked female activism group FEMEN back in 2013, it was largely by accident, ...
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Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police DVD Review: An Inside Look at a Legendary Band
By Kit O'Toole |
When the Police ceased recording in 1984, rumors swirled as to the cause. Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland became ...
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Do I Sound Gay? Movie Review: Not Your Typical LGBT Documentary
By Davy |
There have been many documentaries about the depiction of the gay stereotype, such as The Celluoid Closet and Word Is ...
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Spellbound (2002) Movie Review: C-A-P-T-I-V-A-T-I-N-G
By Gordon S. Miller |
The filmmakers of this Academy Award-nominated documentary present us with the stories of eight contestants participating in the 1999 Scripps ...
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