Fyre (2019)

Directed by Chris Smith Billy McFarland, the central subject of the fairly recent Netflix documentary, makes for a good villain.  He is slimy, mysterious, delusional and, in the end, outright malicious.  Just looking at him might stir up feelings of feelings of disgust particularly as he attempts to smother himself with the life he might … Continue reading Fyre (2019)

Man on the Moon (1999) / Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

Directed by Milos Forman, Chris Smith Man on the Moon is a well-made, if familiar biopic about a fascinating comedian, Andy Kaufman.  Jim & Andy is an engaging documentary about Jim Carrey during the production of Man on the Moon, and if watched together it helps you see the profundity behind the 1999 biopic. The film is … Continue reading Man on the Moon (1999) / Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)