The Punk Singer documentary review: rage against the misogyny
A fantastic introduction to original riot grrrl Kathleen Hanna and her groundbreaking work in music, feminism, and all-around kickass awesomeness.
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Beyond the Edge 3D documentary review: because it’s there
Through gorgeous archival footage and new re-creations, thrillingly places us amidst the first successful summit of Everest in 1953.
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia documentary review: repeating history
A hugely entertaining biography of one of the great observers of the American century whose witty, bitter obstinance offers essential criticism of the U.S.
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist and The Armstrong Lie documentaries review
Two compelling documentaries about famed competitive cyclists and the corrupted sport that chewed them up.
After Tiller rating: yellow light
This documentary portrait of abortion doctors in America looks at those who do important, compassionate work, but isn’t as engaging as it should be.
Next Goal Wins movie review: nothing but net
I could not possibly care less about football, and I fell hopelessly in love with this movie, and with the can-do amateur team it introduces us to.
The Final Member review: collectile dysfunction
The world’s only penis museum is no joke, but there’s plenty funny (and enlightening, and poignant) in this sweet portrait of a man dedicated to completing his life’s work.
Being Ginger review: caught redhaired
A smartly perceptive and very brave personal documentary diary of one man’s attempts to come to terms with being an oft-derided and bullied redhead.
Too Sane for This World review: across the autism spectrum
An enlightening portrait that sheds much needed light on a subculture that could do with some demystifying.
Visitors review: stare into the face of humanity
A weirdly beautiful film, eerie in its complicated simplicity, and open to seven billion interpretations, all of them valid.
