If you like music at all, you’ll want to check out the Dave Grohl directed documentary Sound City. It chronicles the history and eventual demise of a run-down recording studio in Van Nuys where some o
Great Gatsby Visual FX
For as long as I can recall I’ve been fascinated by the behind-the-scenes work that makes television, film, and even stage so realistic. I’m a bit old school and really appreciate the actual concrete
Oscar Alternative Host Andy Samberg
I thought Seth MacFarlane did a decent job with the Oscars. Pretty much what people who know his oeuvre expected. The night before the main event, the indie film community had their party, featuring A
West of Memphis
Got a chance to check out the new documentary West of Memphis, about the West Memphis 3. Years ago I’d watched the Paradise Lost documentaries on the same subject. The great thing about the new film,
Searching for Sugar Man
I book-ended my long weekend with documentaries. Earlier today I watched Searching for Sugar Man. The first thing I need to say is: go see it! It’s a combination mystery and music doc, and fantastic s
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Hell and Back Again
Went to Hell and Back Again (well, I personally didn’t go to hell and back today – that’s the movie title) today at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema. It’s also out on DVD, but seeing it on the big screen rea
Dark Knight meets 60s Robin
In honor of all the Dark Knight buzz of late, here’s a melding of the old school and new school Batman. The short comes courtesy of The Above Average Network, the digital arm of Broadway Video. Be sur