Directed by Susan Lacy Steven Spielberg has been making full length films for almost fifty years now, and Spielberg celebrates the director's career by touching on all of the high notes. There isn't much drama to this documentary, not that there needs to be, and the story tries to explain some of Spielberg's impulses but mostly … Continue reading Spielberg (2017)
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Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
Directed by Marina Zenovich Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind tries to do a little of everything. It's a look at the life and career, from start to finish, of comedian Robin Williams. It's an interesting look at the comedian turned celebrity's career, but it's hard to differentiate this from any number of celebrity documentaries … Continue reading Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
The Death of Stalin (2017)
Directed by Armando Iannucci The Death of Stalin is a blend of comedy and Greek tragedy. It's written/directed by Armando Iannucci, the man behind 2009's In the Loop and the HBO show Veep. This time around he finds a new location and setting for his fast-talking, improv-heavy, insult-laden political comedy, 1953 in the Soviet Union. Many scenes … Continue reading The Death of Stalin (2017)
Andre the Giant (2018)
Directed by Jason Hehir Andre the Giant charts the career and life of André René Roussimoff, a 7'4" wrestler from France who bridged the gap between the early, regional days of WWE and the national, cable-driven heights of the performative sport. Through the lens of his life the film discusses celebrity, myth, fame and the toll … Continue reading Andre the Giant (2018)
Clear History (2013)
Directed by Greg Mottola Clear History is an extended episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Though Larry David plays a new character, he's defined by the same good intentions, petty frustrations and casual self-righteousness which gets him in trouble and causes his demise. Maybe 'demise' is too strong a word. Once the story starts unfolding, you know … Continue reading Clear History (2013)
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