Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide Review
Fans of that fabled punk/pop art era of 1980’s New York City will love Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide. Read the review then watch it at Hot Docs Cinema.
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CUFF 2021 First Wave Lineup Announcement
The 18th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival announced its first wave of features, music documentaries, and live events.
SXSW 2021: WeWork: or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn Review
WeWork: or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn presents an infuriating display of unchecked capitalistic hedonism.
Flannery Review: Portrait Of A Complicated Woman
American Masters and PBS take a by-the-books look at the life and career of controversial Southern novelist Flannery O'Connor.
SXSW 2021: Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror Review
Canadian Kier-La Janisse’s Woodlands Dark And Days Bewitched: A History Of Folk Horror is a comprehensive and well-researched deep dive into a horror sub-genre filled with witches, voodoo, and wicker men. With a 193-minute running time, the documentary gives folk horror its due while keeping the themes presented moving at an engaging pace. Taking an academic […]
Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker Review: A Queer Artist Gets His Due
Chris McKim's bio doc captures the fiery spirit of the late, great David Wojnarowicz.
SXSW 2021: The Lost Sons Review
The truth is stranger than fiction in Ursula Macfarlane's SXSW documentary The Lost Sons, a thrilling look at Paul Fronczak's quest for his true identity.
SXSW 2021: Kid Candidate Review
Kid Candidate succeeds as an engaging character study and an insightful examination of municipal politics.
Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan Review
Director Julien Temple takes a deep-dive into the complicated history of The Pogues' vocalist.
Hot Docs 2021 Announces First 15 Films in Its Special Presentations Program
Hot Docs 2021 announced the first 15 titles screening in its Special Presentations program.
Collective Review: The Power of Journalism
Alexander Nanau's searing and sickening look at Romania's healthcare system in the wake of the 2015 Colectiv nightclub fire that left 64 dead.
Sator Review: A Slow Burn Will Reward Patience
A deeply personal horror movie filled with dread, Sator is a slow burn that will reward a patient audience.
Sundance 2021: Questlove’s Summer of Soul Review
A deep dive into the stellar Sundance documentary Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), capturing a major music moment too long overlooked.
Sundance 2021: The Sparks Brothers Review
Edgar Wright and some famous faces pay loving tribute to Sparks, a band that defies mass popularity while still maintaining a niche of dedicated music fans spanning decades of releases.
Sundance 2021: President Review
Camilla Nielsson tells the captivating story of Zimbabwean democracy.
