All posts tagged "Documentary"
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Review: LIFE IN A DAY
LIFE IN A DAY reminded me of the unique docu-art films of Godfrey Reggio. I have no problem...
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Review: JEDI JUNKIES
Let’s be honest… there’s no shortage of films out there about Star Wars fans. With as many people...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: CIRCUS KIDS
It’s rare when a film makes an unexpected turn a few minutes into viewing and sends you down...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: THE SHOCK DOCTRINE
Review originally published on January 28, 2010. Directed by Matt Whitecross and Michael Winterbottom, THE SHOCK DOCTRINE is...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: MADE IN INDIA
MADE IN INDIA is a joint US-India documentary directed by Rebecca Haimowita & Vaishali Sinha. The film is...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: THE CANAL STREET MADAM
Andy Warhol once remarked that everyone will get fifteen minutes of fame. But what happens when someone tries...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR
Occasionally I’ll look through the entertainment section of my local free weekly newspaper and notice some familiar names...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS
Most of the general movie-going public perceives documentaries as somber, serious cinema that’s ‘gonna’ make you learn somethin’...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: FACING THE STORM
When thinking of classic western movie images, I think of men charging on horseback, rowdy saloon, showdowns in...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: AND EVERYTHING IS GOING FINE
Spaulding Gray was one of, if not THE most important modern master of the monologue. Not readily known...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: THE MOTHER
THE MOTHER is a documentary set in the heartland of Russia. It is a strikingly beautiful portrait of...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: THE BIG UNEASY
Harry Shearer has been part of the American comedy scene for most of his life. As a child...
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SLIFF 2010 Review: GOD’S OFFICES
Review by Dane Marti I guess I should admit right off that this was a film that I...
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Review: CATFISH
CATFISH is a challenging film to review. Not because of it’s quality, because the movie is excellent. It’s...
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One Night Only THE BIG UNEASY Hurricane Katrina Documentary
ONE DAY ONLY! ONE EXCLUSIVE LOCATION! THE BIG UNEASY (PG-13) Monday, August 30, 2010 Only at Wehrenberg Des...
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Review: THE DUNGEON MASTERS
Are you sitting down? You need to be… because this geek is going to take you on a...
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Review: GREAT DIRECTORS
Filmmaker Angela Ismailos decides that the best way to learn about cinema is by interviewing several veteran movie...
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Review: BEST WORST MOVIE
I grew up renting out VHS’s from his local video store’s horror section around the age of 10. Most...
