Posts Tagged ‘PBS’
TV Review: Love & Rockets: The Great American Comic Book
After 40 years of ongoing publication, the Love & Rockets comic book is long overdue for a celebratory retrospective.
Read MoreAustin City Limits: Country (10-Disc Set) Review: A Vital Historical Document of Country Music
The selection of artists is well balanced between men and women, between veterans and newcomers.
Read MoreTV Review: Country Music: Episodes Three and Four
An intriguing concept presented is that in addition to talent, chance encounters can be just as important to an artist’s career.
Read MoreTV Review: Country Music: Episodes One and Two
Harlan Howard declared, “Country music is three chords and the truth.”
Read MoreAmerican Masters: By Sidney Lumet Review: See the Master in a New Light
An engrossing and thoughtfully revealing portrait of an American cinema master.
Read MoreTV Review: American Masters: B.B. King: The Life of Riley
The documentary examines the blues legend’s life and music.
Read MoreTV Review: American Masters: Mike Nichols
An entertaining, funny, and very insightful glimpse of a genius trailblazer.
Read MoreThe Great American Dream Machine DVD Review: Could Be a Nightmare for Some
It makes a good Christmas present to either give to a fan of television or to bring to a white elephant gift exchange.
Read MoreTV Review: American Experience: Walt Disney: An Experience Not to Be Missed
The documentary reveals the darkness and the light behind the man who invented the mouse.
Read MoreStyle Wars Blu-ray Review: Capturing Street Art in Its Infancy
Original Hip-Hop culture and graffiti documentary gets well deserved restoration.
Read MoreTestament (1983) DVD Review: Still Waiting for the World to Deserve It
One of the most powerfully realistic (and yet simplistic) post-apocalyptic movies ever made.
Read MoreMidsomer Murders: Set 23 DVD Review: Britain’s Finest Mystery Series
Midsomer Murders is as good as it gets for television mystery programs.
Read MoreBill Moyers: Faith & Reason Collection DVD Review: The Intersection of Belief and Logic
Moyers treats the topic with care, but he’s not afraid to ask questions and maintain his critical spirit, ensuring that the content is grounded in reason as much as it is in faith.
Read MoreBill Moyers: Beyond Hate DVD Review: A Timeless Exploration of Hatred
A lucid exploration of a complex subject.
Read MoreThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1978) DVD Review: A Stunning Achievement
British drama at its finest.
Read MoreWoody Allen: A Documentary Review: His Films Make Life Worth Living
The director is featured in this career overview on PBS’ American Masters.
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