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DVD Review: The Rolling Stones Shine a Light
Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones, Shine a Light, is a fascinating look at the sexagenarian blues-rockers. 8/10. more...
Encounters at the End of the World
In: Science & Nature Documentaries
By: Leslie Halpern
This thought-provoking film delves into the nature, technology, and humanity thriving in a small community at the end of the world. more...
In: Biographical Documentaries
By: Paul Kell
The life of Arthur Kane is one of success, failure, faith, redemption and tragedy. The documentary New York Doll tells Kane's story, but falls short of its potential. more...
In: Documentary Films (general)
By: Leslie Halpern
Independent women filmmakers are making headlines and winning awards for making documentary films about issues that others are afraid to address. more...
Plagues & Pleasures DVD Review
In: Documentary DVDs
By: Leslie Halpern
Narrated by John Waters, 'Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea' is a fun historical documentary with plenty of bonus features now available on DVD. more...
Plagues & Pleasures on Salton Sea
In: Documentary DVDs
By: Leslie Halpern
The strange little one-time vacation community known as the Salton Sea attracts an unusual mix of people. more...
Michael Moore's New Documentary
In: Socio-Political Documentaries
By: Leslie Halpern
The new untitled Michael Moore project will explore some of the same topics from his provocative 2004 documentary about the Bush administration's policies. more...
Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl
In: Socio-Political Documentaries
By: Mark Resnicoff
In Heavy Water: A Film for Chernobyl, documentary filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky use poetry as a cornerstone of their story about the nuclear accident. more...
In: Science & Nature Documentaries
A provocative documentary, Sharkwater focuses upon the plight of a fascinating creature who has survived 400 million years of evolution only to now face extinction. more...
In: Documentary Films (general)
By: William Nava
With Shine a Light, Martin Scorsese makes not only a great concert film, but also celebrates The Rolling Stones' uniquely powerful defiance of age through rock n' roll. more...
