‘The Biggest Little Farm’ Review Haiku: Old Becomes New Again

The way they turn such dead land into something so thriving over the course of eight years is truly something to see and appreciate.

‘Framing John DeLorean’ Review Haiku: Back to the Future

It’s a film-within-a-film (within…another film?) and a genuinely fascinating look at a very interesting man and his incredible, wild story full of highs and lows in extremes.

‘Hail Satan?’ Review Haiku: Thou Shalt Practice Religious Freedom

If this is indeed the land of the free, it has to be such for everyone, not just those we agree with and pray next to on Sundays. 

‘Midnight Traveler’ Review Haiku: Up Close And Personal

The courage it took not only to make this journey but also document it in the face of such peril is something we should all value and appreciate.

‘The Legend of Cocaine Island’ Review Haiku: Dream Big, Fail Bigger

When this made headlines a few years back, it must have read like the predecessor of the current “Florida Man” stories.

‘Penguins’ Review Haiku: Ice Ice Baby

It is often breathtaking to view, wonderfully edited, a breeze to sit through and will put a smile on the faces of everyone…except those huge, gross elephant seals.

‘The Russian Five’ Review Haiku: Changing the Game

If you’re a fan of the Wings, this is a must-see.

‘Apollo 11’ Review Haiku: One Giant Leap

Director Todd Douglas Miller isn’t trying to slant or push any sort of narrative. He just presents to the audience the most remarkable trip humanity has ever embarked upon. And it is truly a spectacle to both watch and listen to.

‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Review Haiku: Restoring History

Most war documentaries feel like watching ghosts, but this film brings the ghosts back to life.

Documenting 2018 Documentaries

There are a lot of facets to a good documentary, including an engaging subject, new information and emotional impact, among others.

Trailer Tuesday: November 28th

Piercing, Everybody Knows, The Intruder, The Informer, and 3 documentaries!

They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead – A Review Haiku

It’s somewhat meta for a documentary, but this helps it feel pioneering, in the spirit of the late director himself.

Free Solo – A Review Haiku

Let it never be said that you must understand someone’s goal to understand their motives, or to sympathize with them. Everyone is driven by different things, but one thing that is seemingly universal is the drive to succeed, especially on one’s own terms.

Three Identical Strangers – A Review Haiku

I feel like I’ve just gotten off of a roller coaster. Dizzying thrills and wonder had me all smiles, until the drop-off, twists and turns made me feel sick.

Film of the Day (09/11/18): Dear Mr. Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes continues to leave its stamp on society, like footprints and tiger tracks in freshly-fallen snow, as full of wonder and possibility as ever. Let’s go exploring!