By Gregory Crofton Documentaries about writers always draw me in, so I was disappointed to read in quite a few places that “SALINGER,” the film about the writer of “THE CATCHER IN THE RYE,” J.D. Salinger, is disappointing and downright…
‘CUTIE AND THE BOXER’: Chilling, Artful Documentary Quietly Soars
By Gregory Crofton Its modern classical soundtrack is what elevates this gentle, meaningful love story of two Asian artists who found each other in New York City. But also its the characters, especially Cutie — real name Noriko — who…
The Agony of Jimmy Quinlan
The Agony of Jimmy Quinlan, , provided by the National Film Board of Canada This documentary follows Jimmy Quinlan, one of some 5000 men and women who have abandoned their jobs and families to live in the streets and alleys…
Witnesses Recall Roswell UFO Crash
“He had this club or stick … and he was beating it on his hand. Every time he would say something he would hit his hand. And he said, ‘I want you to know you were never there.’ I didn’t…
ONE LIFE: DETOX OR DIE
Detox or Die from David Graham Scott on Vimeo. “Oh god this is a strange substance … I don’t know what I’m saying. I’m all mixed up. I don’t have a fucking clue what’s going on. Good God, just release…