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in Editor, Reviews, TV, TV ReviewsFilm Review: The Piano Man Gets a Compelling Two Part Documentary Treatment With ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’
Billy Joel is seminal to my life. I can say with a decent amount of certainty that his music was the first rock and roll that I heard as a newborn. As I’ve written about previously, my mother was a huge fan of his. My dad loves him too. So, his songs were ubiquitous in […] More
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The Top 25 Best Documentary Feature Winners So Far (Updated for 2025)
Look out folks, here comes another one! Continuing a tradition I’ve been keen on for years, I’m ranking the new crop of Academy Award winners. For nearly all of the Oscar categories, you’ll see me list the top 25 recipients of that prize. Sometimes, our newest winner will appear. Other times, they’ll be relegated to […] More
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Interview: Filmmaker Michael John Warren on His Documentary ‘Freediver’
Michael John Warren, a filmmaker who’s tackled everything from the high-energy world of music to the intense drama of Broadway, now dives deep into the breathtaking and dangerous world of free diving in his newest documentary. In Freediver, Warren follows Alexey Molchanov, the world’s greatest free diver, as he makes five world record-breaking free diving […] More
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‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ and ‘Will & Harper’ Tie for the Top Prize at the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Last night, I was in attendance at the Ninth Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards. The ceremony was lovely as always, featuring all manner of filmmakers on hand. I mingled with Ron Howard (there for Jim Henson Idea Man, previously interviewed by yours truly here), caught up with frequent interview subject of mine Thom Zimny (there […] More
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Film Review: ‘Cat City’ Explores the Nine Lives of Street Cats
Cats are many things to people. A loving companion, a household pet, an allergy, and in some cases an environmental nuisance. With amazing predatory skills, quirky characteristics, and their signature behaviors that melt hearts, they leave an impact. The new documentary Cat City examines just how deep those impressions lie and the repercussions of stray […] More
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Interview: Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson Discuss ‘Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project’ and ‘Black Girls Play: The Story of Hand Games’
In late December of 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their shortlists in 10 different categories for this year’s Oscars. It was likely a joyous day for all those who were recognized, but only documentary filmmakers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson can claim to have been shortlisted in two separate categories. Going […] More
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Film Review: ‘A Disturbance in the Force’ is a Delightful Look at the Infamous Star Wars Holiday Special
These days, Star Wars is just another property. It’s even on television (well, streaming). Once upon a time, however, that novel idea led to the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. If you’re like me, you’ve heard a lot about it and maybe seen an image or two, but never actively sought out what was known […] More
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Interview: Talking ‘NFL Draft: The Pick Is In’ with Ian Rapoport
If you like the NFL, and especially if you like the NFL Draft, you know who Ian Rapoport is. The reporter has become a trusted source for all things football news, making his mark with the Draft and all of the excitement there, both in terms of picks and trades. I’ve followed his work for […] More
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Film Review: ‘Black Ice’ Tells the Sobering Story of Racism in the Sport of Hockey
It’s not exactly a secret that hockey is far from a diverse sport. The National Hockey League easily is the most singular when it comes to this issue. Watch any NHL game and the players are almost exclusively white. Now, they hail from different parts of the world, but diversity is hardly the sport’s strong […] More
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Morgan Neville’s Next Documentary Will Be on Paul McCartney’s Post-The Beatles Life
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville is on quite the run lately. His last two movies Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, have captured iconic individuals in tremendously moving ways. Now, he’s got a new film in the works, continuing his recent trend. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neville is planning […] More
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Steven Spielberg is Planning a John Williams Documentary
One of the great cinematic pairings of director and film composer is, of course, Steven Spielberg and John Williams. The music and the movies are forever tied together, with many a classic having resulted. Now, with their latest work, The Fabelmans, out in the awards race, there’s another collaboration on the way. This one, however, […] More
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Film Review: ‘Cat Daddies’ Shows Affection For the Fellas Who Love Our Feline Friends
Cats are fascinating creatures. I’m not shy about being a dog person, but I have no ill will towards a cat. My first family pets were cats, so I’m very familiar with their rather specific personalities and quirks. It also means that some people just gravitate towards them, to a fairly intriguing degree. So, the […] More
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