Review of The Phantom Written & Directed by Patrick Forbes Every now and then a film or documentary comes around that I categorize as a "must-see." This is one of those films. The Phantom starts out slow, There are some dramatic recreations that don't quite work, such as when Prosecutor Ken … [Read more...] about Review of The Phantom
Review of Take Care of Maya
Review of Take Care of Maya Directed by Henry Roosevelt Rating ***** With great power comes great responsibility. This documentary shows what can happen when a few people are given the power to destroy families and not think twice about the consequences. It starts with a young girl experiencing … [Read more...] about Review of Take Care of Maya
Review of The Monster of Wall Street
Review of The Monster of Wall Street Rating **** Having seen this story covered by other documentaries and dramas, I wasn't sure if this iteration was worth the time. After watching all four episodes, I can say that it was worth my time and yours, if for no other reason than the last episode. … [Read more...] about Review of The Monster of Wall Street
Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Rating **** This is a strange, twisted, and ultimately sad documentary. Caleb McGillvary, better known as Kai, the hatchet wielding hitchhiker, rose to viral fame in a matter of days but was too far gone mentally to monetize that fame. This is a story … [Read more...] about Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Three more documentaries to close out the year
This will be my last post for documentaries this year. It has been a banner year for documentaries and documentary series. I'll be posting my year-end best-of list next week. These three are on the list. First up is Good Night Oppy. This Amazon documentary looks at the scientific achievement … [Read more...] about Three more documentaries to close out the year
Three Netflix documentaries to watch right now
It wasn't that long ago that watching any documentary required effort. You had to find some art house theatre an hour away. If you were lucky, you might catch something on HBO. Streaming has changed the ballgame for documentaries and documentary series, and Netflix leads the pack. These first two … [Read more...] about Three Netflix documentaries to watch right now