“ Categories Festivals Movies Reviews May 10, 2021 “The Rossellinis” grapples with what’s in a name Roberto Rossellini's grandson directs a documentary that is a fascinating exercise in filmmaking as therapy.
D Categories Reviews TV April 19, 2021 Don’t believe in “Cher and the Loneliest Elephant” While undoubtedly well-meaning, the feel-good documentary about the singer's efforts to "save" an elephant ignore an ugly truth.
& Categories Reviews TV March 26, 2021 “Moment of Truth” sets up another question of justice Matthew Perniciaro's docuseries recounts the murder of Michael Jordan's father James, and asks whether or not the wrong man is in jail for it.
S Categories Festivals Movies SXSW 2021 March 22, 2021 SXSW documentary wrap-up: “The Return, Life After Isis” plus more The remaining trio of true stories at this year's festival focus on politics and its impact on both individuals and society at large.
& Categories Movies Reviews March 21, 2021 “Wojnarowicz” is a powerful portrait of an artist who took no prisoners Chris McKim's documentary about the fiery artist turned AIDS activist is a stirring tribute to voices that were silenced too soon.
& Categories Movies Reviews March 16, 2021 “Tina” tells an incomplete story about a living legend The first feature-length documentary dedicated to Tina Turner leaves out too much to be truly engaging.
& Categories Movies Reviews March 7, 2021 “Stray” is a short but sweet look at man’s best friend Elizabeth Lo directs a philosophical look at a dog's place in the world, and among humans.
& Categories Reviews TV March 3, 2021 “Last Chance U: Basketball” scores in profiling the lives of college athletes Though the episodes can get samey, Last Chance U: Basketball works well enough to charm even basketball novices.
& Categories Movies Reviews March 1, 2021 “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell” leaves the viewer wanting more While the documentary about legendary rapper Biggie Smalls is somewhat lacking, the occasional insider's look at his all-too-short life makes it worthwhile.
L Categories Movies Reviews February 25, 2021 Learn a little more about Billie Eilish in a winning documentary Apple TV+'s Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry traces the music sensation's rise to fame, without falling prey to the usual music doc cliches.
