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Man of the World: Blues Guitarist Peter Green

Guitarist Peter Green replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and before founding Fleetwood Mac. This is one part of a BBC documentary about his career.

Werner Herzog’s Thoughts on the Jungle from ‘Burden of Dreams’

Film director Werner Herzog makes acidic observations about the jungle in Les Blank’s documentary “Burden of Dreams.” Herzog’s comments were likely fueled by exasperation from shooting his film “Fitzcarraldo” in the jungles of South America. Blank’s “Burden of Dreams” captures…

“Dust Radio: A Film About Chris Whitley”: Interview With Co-Director Jonathan Mayor

By Gregory Crofton Chris Whitley was a blues artist who defied the conventions of the genre. In doing so, he created truly original music. He lived a hard life of addiction and endless traveling that often accompanies someone who plays…

Warren Oates: Across the Border

A documentary about Warren Oates, an actor born in Western Kentucky known for his grimace and deep-throated voice, who starred in “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia,” “Cockfighter” and “92 in the Shade,” among many other films.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Talks About Happiness With a Philosopher

Just over a year ago philosopher Simon Critchley met with Philip Seymour Hoffman for the final in a series of on-stage conversations called Happy Talk. In a searching dialogue that in hindsight seems prescient, the actor wrestles with the concepts…

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