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A closeup of Richard Lett with a concerned expression.

REVIEW: ‘Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story’ (2020) is a Portrait of Addiction and Sobriety

By: Alina Faulds 13th Sep 202014th Sep 2020

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Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story opens with Lett touring the Vancouver comedy club scene, arguing with the audience, making crude jokes, and refusing to pay his bar tab. He’s been kicked out of almost every establishment in the city and it’s easy to judge him because he comes across as such a hateful person. Richard Lett is an old school Canadian comedian, old school being a kinder description for offensive. He’s brash, loud, and rude, with his personality making it easy to dismiss him. But Never Be Done takes the time to uncover why Lett makes these actions.

An old television displays an image of a cartoon chihuahua (Ren) hitting a red cat character (Stimpy) with an oversized hammer in a comedic slapstick fashion. Ren is wearing a black hat with round ears to give him the appearance of a cartoon mouse.

REVIEW: ‘Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story’ (2020) Responds to the Elephant in the Room

By: Beca 28th Aug 202027th Aug 2020

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It is difficult to reconcile with the documentary’s use of this footage and how it shapes the film’s narrative.

A close up of a teenager boy, who is sat amongst others wearing the same white Texas shirt and red lanyard.

SUNDANCE LONDON REVIEW: Adolescence and Electioneering Collide in ‘Boys State’ (2020)

By: Ben Taylor 21st Aug 202019th Aug 2020

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Boys State lifts the curtain on one of American’s most interesting political experiments and reveals a story which has somehow remained untold until now.

Director Justin McConnell stands at centre frame with a sound machine around his neck.

FANTASIA 2020 REVIEW: ‘Clapboard Jungle’ (2020) and the Harsh Reality of Independent Filmmaking

By: Alina Faulds 19th Aug 202018th Aug 2020

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“Clapboard Jungle is the quintessential handbook for aspiring filmmakers.” Turning the camera on himself, Justin McConnell’s Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business, chronicles the hardships of navigating the film industry. Utilizing a mixture of talking heads interviews and guerrilla-style vlogging, McConnell explores how difficult it is for independent filmmakers to navigate the business side…

Promotional photo for the Netflix documentary "Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado." An image of Walter Mercado's smirking face over an astrological wheel.

REVIEW: ‘Mucho Mucho Amor’ (2020) and the Eternal Magnetism of Walter Mercado

By: Thalia Castro 1st Aug 202031st Jul 2020

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At 87 years old, Mercado exudes the same cosmic magnetism that has endeared Latin American audiences to his shows for decades.

This image is from San Andreas Deer Cam. It is a screenshot from a video game, following the perspective of a deer who is walking around a city.

Top of the Docs #26 – San Andreas Deer Cam

By: Joel Whitaker 23rd Jul 2020

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San Andreas Deer Cam is a fascinating exploration into virtual landscapes, why we play games in the way that we play them, and just how colossal video game world building can be.

This image is from the documentary Disclosure. It contains different images of trans characters in film and TV, with each character highlighted in a different colour.

REVIEW: ‘Disclosure’ (2020) Only Scratches the Surface

By: Jenni Holtz 19th Jul 202017th Jul 2020

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Sam Feder and Laverne Cox’s documentary Disclosure arrived on Netflix at an opportune time. Transgender people’s healthcare is at risk, jobs are now protected, and long overdue media attention is being given to Black trans women, who are disproportionately affected by state and interpersonal violence. With trans people entering more and more mainstream discussions, there is great possibility for education and change. Disclosure aims to educate its audience about transgender representation in the media using the voices of trans people themselves.

Image shows singer Kim Gordon performing, overlayed is the image of a motorway at night.

Top of the Docs #22 – Noise (2006)

By: Joel Whitaker 25th Jun 2020

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In 2005, Olivier Assayas was given his opportunity, and what would follow would encapsulate the spirit behind a certain genre of music that had made waves throughout the last three decades.

Two young men in band t-shirts stand in front of a run-down pink apartment building. The two men are Mitchell D. and Eddie Lee Sausage, respectively.

Top of the Docs #18 – ‘Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure’ (2011)

By: Beca 21st May 202020th May 2020

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Matthew Bate’s documentary film, “Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure,” documents the story of Eddie Lee and Mitchell’s initial recordings and attempts to make sense of the inherent humor and relatability of the strange pop culture sensation.

Top of the Docs #16 – The Ten Best True Crime Docuseries Streaming Now

By: Jenni Holtz 7th May 20207th May 2020

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If you loved Netflix’s Tiger King, then you’re in luck there’s an abundance of true crime documentary series – a.k.a. docuseries – streaming right now. The docuseries format allows a story to be told with a level detail that couldn’t fit into a single documentary. To save you some time searching, here’s a list of the best ones out there.