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Magnolia is “Still Here”
Magnolia picks up the Joaquin Phoenix “doc” - is this schlock or a doc?
Do We Really Want to “Live in Public”?
Josh Harris of Timoner’s “We Live in Public” is pitching a new reality.
Michael Moore is a Governor
Michael Moore joins the AMPAS’ Board of Governors ... and we the public suffer. Congrats to Kathryn!
Black Eyed Peas Gotta 3-D Feeling
James Cameron may be working on Avatar 2 but he knows where the love is.
Is “Gasland” Just Full of Hot Air?
How much is fact and how much is Michael Moore-eque fiction?
“People Vs. George Lucas” Gets Salt-ed
Even a genius can piss off the people whose lives have been shaped by their work.
Joe Berlinger Gaining Filmmaker Support
More news on Chevron’s attack on filmmaker Joe Berlinger.
“I Knew It Was You” on DVD
Courtesy of Oscilloscope, the Cazale doc will be available on DVD.
Oliver Stone Goes “South of the Border”
Stone takes a look at the pinkies in South America, including crazy dolt Hugo Chávez.
Rush is a Hit Onscreen and Off
The doc will premiere on Saturday, June 26 on VH1 Classic and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 29.
The remaining 40 of the 50 most powerful people in the documentary world
The puppet masters: #40-#50.
The top 10 most powerful people in the documentary world
The puppet masters: #1-#10. Saddens me to see Michael Moore as #2.
“The Cove” killed in Japan
The doc about illegal dolphin killing in Japan is cancelled in Japan. Er, not quite shocked at all.
Beat is on with “William S. Burroughs: A Man Within”
Beatnik doc will be released by Oscilloscope.
“Convention” in town
Given the recent failures of Obama, does anyone care? Only the Box Office will tell ...
“Boxing Gym” is a contenda
Frederick Wiseman’s doc opens October 22. For all the pugilism fans, an epic win!
The dangers posed of Facebook
Guth Gafa Film Festival will screen “Talhotblonde,” a doc about the dangers of Facebook.
SilverDocs announces lineup
After unexpected “firsts” at Cannes, should we expect even more excitement from the doc season?
“Exiled” Stones are warmly greeted
“Stones in Exile” chronicles the making of their iconic 1972 album.
“Crude” gets 10 more
The filmmaker gets a little more breathing room ... someone needs to step in and help.
“Hackers Wanted” on Pirate Bay
A real look at hackers ... may be even more entertaining than Angelina Jolie’s version ...
Scorsese doc on George Harrison in post
Scorsese confirms that the doc is nearing the finish line.
Scorsese plans “Living in the Material World: George Harrison” in 2011
Scorsese has kept his lens on music for many years, but this one may be the most anticipated.
“Crude” filmmaker gets Oscar support
While Polanski might have received much support from the film community in recent months, it’s Joe Berlinger that really needs their help.
“No Kidding! Me 2!!”
Joe Pantoliano struggled with mental illness and documents it in the doc “No Kidding! Me 2!!”
“Slaying Goliath” felled by own sword?
Sounds like a truly interesting concept, but maybe too much for David.
Bells for “The Red Chapel”
Denmark vs. North Korea. Though, I suspect Kim Jong-il is more scared of “Arec Barrwin.”
“Troll 2” is the “Best Worst Movie”
Troll was great in a horrendous way. But can it get worse? Oh yes.
SNL has it wrong; New Jersey does have a few good things - like docs!
New Jersey International Film Festival schedule announced.
F*** yea, Tom Perkins is a douche!
Just by looking at his pic, you can tell he is douche. Duh.
Casey Afflect: Joaquin Phoenix not a joke
Casey insists the film is not a hoax. Oh, but it is, really.
Is Joaquin Phoenix just a mockumentary?
We’ve seen his meltdowns and most people think he’s homeless and begging for a quarter - but is this really just an elaborate joke by Casey Affleck and company?
“Restrepo” filmmaker Sebastian Junger starts “War”
Junger has a knack for telling (true) stories of incredible people in perilous places.
Trolls is “Best Worst Movie”
I thought Wiseau’s The Room was the worst film ever, but I guess there’s a more epic WIN.
“Thunder Soul” is victorious
The Dow may be on a roller-coaster ride, Iceland is ruining Cannes, but Hot Doc is making its mark.
Chevron gets “Crude”
Courts rule that Chevron can review raw footage from Joseph Berlinger’ “Crude.”
“Babies” is wild
More favorable reviews of “Babies” and not just because of the subject matter.
James Franco smokes ... and more tidbits revealed
We can’t get enough of Franco’s “Saturday Night”!
Gibney talks “Casino Jack and the United States of Money”
A fascinating piece by the “King of Docs” - Alex Gibney
Getting “Freaky” with Morgan, Alex, Seth, Heidi, Eugene, and Rachel
If you missed the Freakonomics talk at Apple, here’s a recap.
“Saturday Night” is addictive
We know him battling Spider Man, but do we know him as a director?
“Freakonomics” is slick
Gibney’s doc gets a positive nod from Kohn as “[making] heavy ideas go down easy.”
Audience loves “The Lighted Stage”
Only non-fans would be surprised that the RUSH doc “Beyond the Lighted Stage” won the audience award at Tribeca.
Video interview with Deborah Scranton
Vid interview with director of Tribeca’s “Earth Made of Glass”
“Two Escobars” review: It all comes down to money
Matt Singer reviews “The Two Escobars,” a doc premiering at Tribeca.
Get Freaky on Friday
Don’t forget, the directors of Freakonomics will be @ the SoHo Apple Store on Friday.
Mo mo Mormon
8: The Mormon Proposition” exposes the Mormon Church’s historic involvement in the promotion and passage of California’s Proposition 8 and the religion’s secretive, decades—long campaign against gay rights.
A sensationalist “Sons of Perdition”
For everyone who is mystified by the secrecy of Mormonism or just “Big Love” fans, a Tribeca doc seeks to undercover some truths.
This time, we should listen to him: Joe Biden
Earth Day has passed, but his message is still relevant.
Listen, or she’ll deal with you like a 25-foot tall Alien queen: Sigourney Weaver
Earth Day has come and gone, but a reminder from one ass-kicking actor (and a Stanford brainiac to boot)!
Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze give Tribeca “Big Air”
Director Jeff Tremaine and producers Johnny Knoxville and Spike Jonze tell the story of Mat Hoffman and BMX.
“Pat Tillman Story” will be swept under the rug
The doc may not make it in front of many viewers - but it should.
Even Kissinger was afraid of the “Most Dangerous Man in America”
An expose on Vietnam and government secrecy.
Ice Cube is “Straight Outta L.A.”
Ice Cube - rapper, actor, screenwriter, producer - and now doc filmmaker.
Austim is explored in “Dad’s in Heaven With Nixon”
April is Autism Awareness month. “Dad’s in Heaven With Nixon” focuses on the epidemic.
Rush to “Beyond the Lighted Stage”
Two of the four shows are sold out, but you can still get tickets to see the doc of the Canadian rock band.
“Oceans” wows
It’s Earth Day - go watch Disney’s “Oceans,” which has garnered some very positive reviews.
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