MADE IN ENGLAND- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Martin Scorsese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics that made the duo a crucial part of British cinema.”
7/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
Add comment July 15th, 2024
I AM: CELINE DION- 2024. Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”
7/10/24- Excellent reviews from everyone and I liked it very much. Don’t see this movie if you are squeamish. TRDB.
Add comment July 10th, 2024
FEDERER: TWELVE FINAL DAYS- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Helmed by Academy Award-winning director Asif Kapadia and director Joe Sabia, the Federer documentary is an intimate follow-along through the final 12 days of Roger Federer’s illustrious career. Originally a home video never intended for public viewing, the film captures Federer at his most vulnerable and candid self, as he says goodbye to a game and the fans that shaped his life for the last two decades. Featuring interviews from legendary rivals and close friends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokivic, and Andy Murray, Federer: Twelve Final Days provides unprecedented access to the relationship between these unparalleled stars.”
7/6/24- Weak reviews for this documentary with better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model beloved by cinema goers, exploring the visionary mission of its entrepreneur co-founders, its impressive early successes, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.”
6/4/24- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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FILM GEEK- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FILM GEEK is a joyous and emotional look back at a movie-obsessed kid growing up in New York City and his relationship with his mysterious father.”
5/19/24- No reviews noted so far. TRDB.
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INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL- 2024. With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists.”
4/14/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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FOOD, INC. 2- 2024cs. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “FOOD, INC. 2 is a timely and urgent follow-up to the Oscar®-nominated documentary from directors Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo.”
4/14/24- Good reviews by the critics and just fair ones by audiences. TRDB.
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THE TRUTH VS. ALEX JONES- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Filmed over four years with unprecedented access, THE TRUTH VS. ALEX JONES chronicles the riveting courtroom drama of two defamation lawsuits brought by Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ families against Alex Jones and his website, InfoWars.”
4/2/24- Great reviews from the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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ON THE ADAMANT- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening documentary from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert (To Be and to Have, In the Land of the Deaf) invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community. The Adamant is a one-of-a-kind place: a floating refuge on the Seine River in the heart of Paris that offers day programs for adults with mental illnesses.”
4/1/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary from France. TRDB.
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SHIRLEY- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The story of the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the United States.”
3/24/24- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment March 24th, 2024