‘Deceptive Practice’ (2012) features Ricky Jay as it explores magic
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This documentary explores the history of magic, with Mamet friend and collaborator Ricky Jay at its center.
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‘Deceptive Practice’ (2012) features Ricky Jay as it explores magic
Suspense is missing from ‘Making a Murderer’ Season 2 (TV review)
Season 1 of the documentary “Making a Murderer” was a cultural phenomenon when it premiered in December 2015. Everyone was talking about it, so it was something I had to watch. The series is very […]
‘Demon House’ neither pure documentary, pure horror
Movie review: The latest pseudo-documentary from Zak Bagans is awkwardly caught between being a true documentary and a horror flick.
‘Score’ an informative yet gorgeous journey through the history of film composing (Movie review)
“Score: A Film Music Documentary” almost seems like it’s cheating. Its score – by the very definition of the subject matter – is the greatest music cues from the history of film. And inevitably, that […]
‘Score: A Film Music Documentary’ reviews
John’s “Score: A Film Music Documentary” review, March 6, 2018 Michael’s “Score: A Film Music Documentary” review, Top 20 films of 2017, Jan. 21, 2018
‘The Paper’ review
John’s “The Paper” (episodes 1-4) review, Brainerd Dispatch, May 8, 2008
‘The Hole Story’ review
“The Hole Story” – Boston filmmaker Alex Karpovsky created this hilarious documentary-turned-comedy largely in the editing room. He intended to make a pilot for “Provincial Puzzlers,” telling the story of the “black hole” in 2003 […]
‘Elstree 1976’ is for serious ‘Star Wars’ fans only (Movie review)
“Elstree 1976” is a perfect title for this documentary about “Star Wars” bit players, because serious fans will immediately recognize it as the studio and year in which “A New Hope” was filmed. Casuals might not […]