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Tag Archives: documentaries
3 things about Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck’s AND THE KING SAID, WHAT A FANTASTIC MACHINE
And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine [2023] 1. A scientific explanation of how seeing images can produce adrenaline and dopamine, immediately followed by a startling example. 2. In order to preserve an illusion, certain things must remain hidden. … Continue reading
3 things about Laura Poitras’ ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed [2022] 1. A Nan Goldin slideshow double-billed with John Waters’ Desperate Living. 2. “He wanted to blind me.” 3. Forced to witness testimony via Zoom.
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3 things about Anthony Banua-Simon’s CANE FIRE
Cane Fire [2020] 1. Coco Palms’ famous torch-lighting ceremony was completely made up; it was never a native Hawaiian tradition. 2. Describing Charlton Heston as the guy whose veins bulge out. 3. “Just call me Uncle Larry.” Certainly one of … Continue reading
3 things about Eva Vitija’s LOVING HIGHSMITH
Loving Highsmith [2022] 1. The decision by the filmmaker to neglect mentioning Edith’s Diary mystifies me. 2. Highsmith presenting an award to Gena Rowlands at the Berlin Film Festival. 3. Moving into a house that she knows will be her … Continue reading
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3 things about Ryan White’s GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Good Night Oppy [2022] 1. A mismatch between English and Metric. 2. Built-in autonomy. 3. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holliday.
3 things about Daniel Roher’s NAVALNY
Navalny [2022] 1. Moscow 4.2. Putin refuses to say his name.3. Diverted to a different airport.
3 things about Matt Wolf’s TEENAGE
Teenage [2013] 1. Army uniforms for 13-year-olds. 2. The adult advises them to voluntarily change the teen canteen’s closing hours from 11 o’clock to 10:30 on weeknights. 3. “Mother, it’s just a hen party, what am I supposed to wear?” … Continue reading
3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007
The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading
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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS
Visitors [2013] 1. Somnolent sports fan. 2. Trio of heads devoid of context. 3. Watching what we’re watching. 3 other things.