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Tag Archives: documentaries
Notes on “The Minds of Men”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Aaron and Melissa Dykes, who operate under the name Truthstream Media, are Alex Jones expats (they seem to regret the affiliation) who make videos about government cover-ups, conspiracy lore, and the like; they’re like Mulder and … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Politics and Economics, Science
Tagged Aaron Dykes, documentaries, Film, Melissa Dykes, movies, Truthstream Media
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Notes on “Rocco”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In “Rocco,” sex performer Rocco Siffredi presents himself as a porno Man of Sorrows. The camera ruefully venerates him, as do the young women he “breaks” on camera. The picture opens with a languorous close-up of … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex
Tagged Alban Teurlai, catherine breillat, documentaries, Film, movies, Porn, Rocco, Rocco Siffredi, Thierry Demaizière
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All the Fine Pleasures of Life
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I liked Hubert Woroniecki’s documentary on Elite Modeling kingpin John Casablancas, particularly the subject’s reflections on life, beauty, sex, and leisure. It’s based on voice recordings Casablancas made prior to his death, so it’s a bit … Continue reading
Notes on “Eight Days a Week”
Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Eight Days a Week,” Ron Howard’s new documentary on the Beatles’ touring years, isn’t anything new, and yet it caused me to see its subject in a new light. Like similar works it uses the Beatles as a … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Music, Performers
Tagged 1960s, Beatles, documentaries, Eight Days a Week, Film, movies, rock music, Ron Howard
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Rory Stewart’s “Afghanistan: The Great Game”
Paleo Retiree writes: Really good. This two episode British doc is billed as “a personal view” by Rory Stewart — in other words, it isn’t a wannabe-objective news feature. But it supplies a lot of worthwhile and interesting information anyway. If … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Politics and Economics
Tagged Afghanistan, documentaries, documentary, politics
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Noma Two Ways
Paleo Retiree writes: I recently watched and enjoyed “Noma: My Perfect Storm,” Pierre Deschamp’s documentary about René Redzepi, the brilliant chef behind Noma, an avant-garde Copenhagen restaurant that’s often been called the best restaurant in the world. Inspired and curious, … Continue reading
Posted in Food and health, Movies
Tagged Anthony Bourdain, documentaries, food and drink, movies, restaurants, television
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“Weiner”
Paleo Retiree writes: Thanks to the brouhaha about Anthony Weiner these past couple of weeks, I’ve let myself get fascinated by the case. My verdict on the guy: Anthony Weiner is almost certainly someone who in person would strike me … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Politics and Economics, Sex
Tagged Anthony Weiner, documentaries, Huma Abedin, movies
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“I, Psychopath” and “God’s Angry Man”
Paleo Retiree writes: Have you run into Sam Vaknin? He’s quite a phenomenon. Vaknin is a self-described narcissist who has, primarily online, made a name for himself as an expert on narcissism. Hundreds of thousands of people have watched his … Continue reading
“The Birth of Saké”
Paleo Retiree writes: This film (which recently appeared on Netflix Instant) isn’t an informative, clear, traditional documentary. It isn’t an expressive cine-essay, like “Sans Soleil” or “Be Here to Love Me,” either. Instead, it’s an impressionistic, reverential, dark thing — almost … Continue reading
Posted in Food and health, Movies, The Good Life
Tagged documentaries, food and drink, movies, sake
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“The First Monday in May” (2016)
Blowhard, Esq. writes: I semi-enjoyed this new documentary about the annual exhibition and fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum’s fashion wing. Every spring The Costume Institute mounts a major exhibit that opens on May 1st with a lavish party attended by … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Women men and fashion
Tagged Andrew Bolton, Andrew Rossi, Anna Wintour, documentaries, New York City, The Met
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