Documentary
‘In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte Case’ Review – Haunting and Eye-Opening Look at an Imaginary Justice System
Netflix’s true crime documentary, In Broad Daylight: The Narvarte, tells the bloody, tragic, and jaw-dropping true story of the murders of five people and the investigators...
‘Harry & Meghan’ Season 1 Review – An Uninspiring Series Offering Absolutely Nothing
It is interesting to see a major Royal, even one that is technically not a Royal anymore, go public in such a controversial manner. Princess...
‘The Elephant Whisperers’ Review – Touching Story of a Couples Life with Elephants
Set in the beautiful and peaceful rural backdrops of a South Indian village, this India-set short documentary tells the heartwarming story of the first couple...
“Sr.” Review – A Film About the Connections Between Family, Art, and Everything In Between
You will hear a lot of talk about filmmakers making movies of a personal nature during almost any awards season. This year is no exception,...
‘Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields’ Review – Another Shocking Crime Docuseries
True crime series Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields opens with an explanation of the “killing field,” where it seems that women were being abducted...
‘Love, Lizzo’ Review – A Compelling and Honest Look at a Top Recording Artist
Adding to the wide array of documentaries about recording artists is Love, Lizzo, which showcases its raw honesty, setting it apart from many in the genre....
‘Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich’ Review – The Other Side of a Shocking Story
Ghislaine Maxwell was made for scandal. Of all the world’s sexual predators, or so this Netflix documentary feature directed by Maiken Baird and Lisa Bryant...
‘Blood, Sex & Royalty’ Review – A Raunchy Historical Docudrama With Style
For those who have been deeply invested in royal lineage and the European Renaissance, Netflix has created a unique series called Blood, Sex & Royalty, which captures it in the best...
‘Good Night Oppy’ Review – An Enduring Adventure Film that Captures the Human Spirit
Rarely can a historic documentary conjure up the wonder, imagination, and grand adventure experienced by the ones who lived it. The sheer spectacle of space...
‘Where is Private Dulaney?’ Review – Scattershot and Light on New Details
This ABC News-produced docuseries is scatter-shot and light on new detail. Where is Private Dulaney? is a worthy subject matter worth your time. However, it’s...
‘Once Upon a Time in Londongrad’ Review – A Slow But Intriguing Investigation of Russian Murders
Buzzfeed might not be the first site that comes to mind when you think about investigative journalism. That’s something that Once Upon a Time in...
Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? Review – An Addictive Docuseries Stuffed with Filler
I remember this story coming out as a kid. The commercial is still stuck in my memory. One of the kids going to school in a...
‘Stutz’ Review – Jonah Hill’s Powerful, Unorthodox Therapy Session
Phil Stutz is one of the world’s leading psychiatrists, having helped countless people over the last 40 years, including business leaders, creatives, and I’m sure some...
‘Ancient Apocalypse’ Review – Hancock’s Pseudo-Archeology Given a Platform
From the first episode of Ancient Apocalypse, host Graham Hancock sets off alarm bells with his frequent mean-spirited jabs towards historians, archeologists, and scientists. The...
‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’ Season 2 Review – Sourcing for a Sustainable Future
High School Musical fans rejoice as our talented The Greatest Showman star Zac Efron goes down under for the second season of his documentary travel...
‘Capturing the Killer Nurse’ Ending Explained – How Did Charles Cullen Get Caught?
Capturing the Killer Nurse follows the story of Charles Cullen, and yes, if this sounds familiar, The Good Nurse told a story loosely based on...
‘Save Our Squad with David Beckham’ Review – Becks to the Rescue
Modern football gives us much to be cynical about, and indeed, the impending World Cup, awarded through corruption to a host country with a record...
‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’ Review – Qne of the Year’s Best Documentaries
I saw Is That Black Enough for You?!? at the 2022 AFI Film Festival with a post-Q&A with director Elvis Mitchell. Elvis Mitchell is a...
‘State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith’ Review – Beaten by the System
True crime documentary fans get ready to stream the harrowing story of a woman trying to use Alabama’s Stand Your Ground law after killing a...
‘Capturing the Killer Nurse’ Review – An Engrossing and Horrifying Documentary Feature
Hollywood may love nothing more than a true crime documentary like Capturing the Killer Nurse. If it’s a serial killer, it’s even better. Charles Cullen...