Posts filed under 'documentary'

BELUSHI

BELUSHI- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd and others discuss the extraordinary life and career of beloved actor and comedian John Belushi.”

11/24/20- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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THE REAL RIGHT STUFF

THE REAL RIGHT STUFF- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The Real Right Stuff” tells the remarkable true story of the nation’s first astronauts, the original Mercury 7, and pulls from hundreds of hours of archival film and radio broadcasts, interviews, home movies and other rare and never-before-seen material to catapult viewers back to the late 1950s.”

11/24/20- Weak reviews in general. TRDB.

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SOROS

SOROS- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “Soros follows one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time as he fights against the rising tide of authoritarianism around the world.”

11/22/20- Fair to good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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CEMETARY

CEMETARY- 2019. This documentary is about our relationship with animals. A few reviews are in and are very good. TRDB.

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COLLECTIVE

COLLECTIVE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2015, a Bucharest nightclub fire left 27 dead and more than 180 injured, many of whom later perished from their “nonlethal” injuries. This documentary follows the investigation into what went wrong — ultimately exposing a vast health-care fraud.”

11/22/20- Very good reviews for this Romanian documentary. TRDB.

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BORN TO BE

BORN TO BE- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The emotional and physical journey of surgical transitioning after New York state passed the law that health insurance should cover transgender-related care and services.”

11/21/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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CRAZY, NOT INSANE

CRAZY, NOT INSANE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Crazy, Not Insane isn’t as narratively disciplined as documentarian Alex Gibney’s best work, but Dorothy Otnow Lewis’ clinical analysis of murderous psychology may prompt unexpected sympathy for the devil.”

11/21/20- Very good reviews for this sure to be controversial documentary. TRDB.

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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME- 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Live Broadway cast production of Heidi Schreck’s play presenting multiple facets, historical perspectives and personal experiences with the U.S. Constitution.”

11/18/20- Excellent reviews from the critics and I concur. TRDB.

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FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS

FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A journey across the planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars and deep impacts have awoken wonder about other realms — and make people rethink their destinies.”

11/13/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB. 

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I AM GRETA

I AM GRETA- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Audiences might not learn anything new from I Am Greta, but its stirring chronicle of the young activist’s efforts is inspiring.”

11/13/20- Good reviews from most critics but audience scores were terrible. TRDB.

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