Howard’s portrait of celebrity chef and activist José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen is anything but a dry documentary.
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SXSW Film Review: Alt-Rock Documentary ‘I Get Knocked Down’
In Dunstan Bruce's quasi-documentary about his former band, Chumbawamba, he reflects on his life as he's rounding 60.
Read More »Film Interview: Steven Latham, ‘The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses’
"I have enormous respect for the mustang. They are tough and majestic! You could make the case that they should be the animal representing this country."
Read More »Film Interview: Petter Ringbom of ‘The New Bauhaus’
Producer, cinematographer, and designer Petter Ringbom explains the development of the new documentary about Hungarian artist László Moholy-Nagy.
Read More »Documentary Review: ‘Ascension’ Winner at Tribeca Film Festival
'Ascension,' Jessica Kingdon's documentary feature, explores the rise of capitalism in the communistic political system of China.
Read More »Documentary Review: ‘All These Sons,’ in a World Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2021
Embedding themselves, Bing Liu and his team shadow two community members who introduce them to the troubled neighborhoods and the programs that help mitigate violence in Chicago.
Read More »2021 SXSW Film Festival Review: ‘Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil’
This documentary is a cautionary tale for all those who start out in beauty pageants. If they, as child stars, possess the talent to parlay their success into worldwide tours at 25, the exposure can be treacherous.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Nasrin’
'Nasrin' is a heartbreaking and powerful movie detailing one woman's courageous fight for freedom - watch it if you dare.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche’
'Poly Styrene: I'm A Cliché' is a heartbreaking and empowering film telling the story of one of the great figures of British punk.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘The Mojo Manifesto’: Punk Country Crooning
Mojo Nixon combined punk rock and country to craft a unique style sometimes described as cowpunk or psychobilly.
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