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By Gregory Crofton An archival doc about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley is poised to be a big hit for theatrical documentaries when the industry badly needs a win. Baz Luhrmann’s “EPiC: Elvis Presley Live in Concert”…
By Gregory Crofton Most people interviewed in HEAVEN believe that “yes” there is a better place than Planet Earth. They could be right. Who knows? The documentary, released in 1987 and directed by the late Diane Keaton, best known for…
By Gregory Crofton From the start you can see this is a meticulously crafted and well-paced documentary. The subject, German filmmaking legend Leni Riefenstahl, is equally fascinating, and in turn this archival film by Andres Veiel is impossible to turn…
Matt is joined by Puck media correspondent Julia Alexander to recap the year in streaming, and hand out awards for Streamer of the Year, Most Disappointing Streamer, Show of the Year, Biggest Surprise Hit, and highlight the most interesting trends…
A film by Scott Barretta + Joe York. “Shake ‘Em On Down” is a one-hour documentary film that tells the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring…
A short documentary about how Elvis became a superstar playing a new type of country bop, a mix of rockabilly and country. Directed by Robert Gordon!
