Life is unpredictable. We know that in theory, but seeing it play out in someone else’s story makes it undeniable. Michael J. Fox has lived two lives: the one that rocketed him to stardom and made him a household name, and the one that came after—one defined by resilience, humor, and an unyielding fight against…
What does it mean to truly know someone—especially someone who has become larger than life? In Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, Sacha Jenkins doesn’t try to pin Armstrong down into a neat biography. Instead, he invites us to wander through the echoes of the great jazzman’s life, weaving a tale that’s as soulful and layered…
Watergate. Even if you’re not a history buff, you’ve probably heard the term a million times—whispered in scandal, shouted in political arguments, or casually referenced as shorthand for corruption. It’s been dissected, dramatized, and debated endlessly. So, what could a show like Gaslit bring to the table? Plenty, as it turns out. Robbie Pickering’s limited…
There’s something undeniably thrilling about the roar of engines and the sheer audacity of someone pushing the limits of physics on a racetrack. Netflix’s Senna captures that energy, or at least tries to. The six-episode series chronicles the life and tragic death of Ayrton Senna, one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers and a Brazilian national…
When I pressed play on Hillary, Nanette Burstein’s ambitious four-hour documentary about Hillary Rodham Clinton, I wasn’t sure what to expect. A puff piece? A scathing indictment? Something safely straddling the middle? To my surprise, it was none of these and all of these at once. This isn’t just a series about a woman—however polarizing…
Every once in a while, a documentary comes along that doesn’t just inform—it sweeps you off your feet, wraps you in nostalgia, and leaves you marveling at the sheer brilliance of human creativity. Hulu’s McCartney 3,2,1 does precisely that, inviting us into an intimate conversation between Paul McCartney and producer Rick Rubin. It’s not flashy…
There’s a strange ache that lingers long after Maria fades to black, like the echo of a note sung with such precision it borders on pain. It’s not the sort of ache that comes from a tightly-wound tragedy or the abruptness of loss. No, this ache comes from watching the gradual unraveling of someone whose…
To describe Luca Guadagnino’s Queer as merely a film feels reductive—it’s more like a provocation in cinematic form. Adapted from William S. Burroughs’ slippery, enigmatic novella, the movie defies convention at every turn. It wants to be both a visceral experience and an intellectual exercise, challenging viewers to grapple with themes of isolation, desire, and…
Some films grip you with their polish—slick editing, a rhythmic pace, a tidy conclusion. Others are more jagged, their edges raw enough to catch on your thoughts long after the credits have rolled. Lucy Lawless’s debut documentary, Never Look Away, falls into the latter category. It’s not a film that wants to entertain you, at…
Sabbath is supposed to mean peace. Rest. A retreat from chaos and noise, a way to center yourself in something larger. But Marc DuBowski’s Sabbath Queen takes the idea of Sabbath and flips it on its head. Peace? No, this film isn’t about peace. It’s about friction. Not the kind that tears things apart, but…