The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2014: Documentary (2014) Movie Reviews

The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2014: Documentary (2014)

Collective screening of the Academy Award nominated short films from the Documentary category for 2014.

Is the Man Who is Tall Happy? (2013) Movie Reviews

Is the Man Who is Tall Happy? (2013)

A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

The Summit (2012) Movie Reviews

The Summit (2012)

The story of the deadliest day on the world’s most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on K2.

Salinger (2013) Movie Reviews

Salinger (2013)

An unprecedented look inside the private world of J.D. Salinger, the reclusive author of The Catcher in the Rye.

One Direction: This is Us (2013) Movie Reviews

One Direction: This is Us (2013)

A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry’s meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena.

The Act of Killing (2012) Movie Reviews

The Act of Killing (2012)

A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.

Blackfish (2013) Movie Reviews

Blackfish (2013)

A documentary following the controversial captivity of killer whales, and its dangers for both humans and whales.

Dirty Wars (2013) Movie Reviews

Dirty Wars (2013)

Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America’s expanding covert wars.

Stories We Tell (2012) Movie Reviews

Stories We Tell (2012)

A film that excavates layers of myth and memory to find the elusive truth at the core of a family of storytellers.

Venus and Serena (2012) Movie Reviews

Venus and Serena (2012)

Ever since Venus and Serena Williams started playing in tennis tournaments, they’ve provoked strong reactions – from awe and admiration to suspicion and resentment. They’ve been winning…

How to Make Money Selling Drugs (2012) Movie Reviews

How to Make Money Selling Drugs (2012)

Ten easy steps show you how to make money from drugs, featuring a series of interviews with drug dealers, prison employees, and lobbyists arguing for tougher drug laws.

Room 237 (2012) Movie Reviews

Room 237 (2012)

An exploration of various interpretations of Stanley Kubrick’s horror film, The Shining (1980).

The Gatekeepers (2012) Movie Reviews

The Gatekeepers (2012)

A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.

Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey (2012) Movie Reviews

Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey (2012)

A documentary on Arnel Pineda, who was plucked from YouTube to become the new singer for the rock & roll band, Journey.

The Central Park Five (2012) Movie Reviews

The Central Park Five (2012)

A documentary that examines the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After having spent between 6 and 13 years each in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime.

Brooklyn Castle (2012) Movie Reviews

Brooklyn Castle (2012)

Amidst financial crises and unprecedented public school budget cuts, Brooklyn Castle takes an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs facing members of a junior high school’s champion chess team.

Head Games (2012) Movie Reviews

Head Games (2012)

A documentary that follows football player and pro-wrestler Chris Nowinski’s quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries.

The Imposter (2012) Movie Reviews

The Imposter (2012)

A documentary centered on a young man in Spain who claims to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16-year-old son who has been missing for 3 years.