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The War Is Never Over is a compelling way to appreciate the importance of a music icon, to understand why Lydia Lunch’s work matters.
Summer of Soul is two hours of rapturous entertainment and pointed political commentary — neither of which has gone out of style 52 years later.
The Tribeca Film Festival wrapped last week — here’s a selection of the most promising documentaries on view.
For kids and penguin lovers, Penguin Town is a gushy fait accompli. But the series also has rewards for others.
This Italian fairy tale is more whimsical than groundbreaking, but it has all the delights of a day at the beach.
Truman & Tennessee is a meticulously researched and edited documentary about two gay men and their differing commitments to art.
Edgar Wright’s first documentary looks into why the long-lived, constantly risk-taking, dazzlingly original band Sparks remains relatively unknown.
In addition to generalizations about Asian cultures — the voice actors come from a variety of Asian, but not all Southeast Asian, backgrounds — there are other issues a grown-up viewer might object to.
What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.
Film Commentary: Provincetown Film Festival — A Very Good Year
John Waters and I were in sync with our favorite in this year’s festival.
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