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01.06.14Top 10 Documentaries of 2013Things have been quiet around these parts as of late. I haven't had much time (or inspiration, to be honest) to do much posting lately but I figured I'd join in with rest of the internet and share my 'best docs of 2013' list. Feel free to agree/disagree in the comments! 10. Northern Light (Dir. Nick Bentgen) Continue Reading...
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07.16.13Kickstarter Campaign: ‘Jesse Heiman: World’s Greatest Extra’Most people might recognize Jesse Heiman from Go Daddy's controversial Super Bowl commercial in which he tongue kissed a model. For me, he's the guy that popped up in the background of practically every movie made in the last 10 years, providing a 'spot THAT guy' mini-game while simultaneously breaking down my suspension of disbelief by inadvertently connecting otherwise disparate movie universes that should remain separate. Try watching Old School and The Social Network back to back and watch for Heiman looming around in the background. Suddenly I find myself picturing Vince Vaughan throwing the Final-Clubs parties and Will ...
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06.19.13Documentary Short: Luke Meyer’s ‘Unlocking the Truth’Filmed for The Avante Guard Diaries, Darkon co-director Luke Meyer's Unlocking the Truth looks at twelve year old Malcolm Brickhouse and eleven year old Jarad Dawkins' heavy metal band of the same name. When they're not planning make believe world tours in their basement, they're performing around the streets of New York City and pontificating on the creative and emotional release that heavy metal has afforded them. These kids seem to be getting a lot of attention lately, including an appearance on America's Got Talent. Meyer's short doc is a succinct and inspirational look at one of the heaviest preteen ...
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05.01.13Tchoupitoulas & Only the Young DVD GiveawayTwo great films from last year -- Tchoupitoulas and Only the Young -- have just hit DVD via Oscilloscope Laboratories and we've got THREE copies for giveaway here at The Documentary Blog! The interesting thing about this release is it's actually a double bill. Yes, both films are contained in one DVD package, along with an array of special features. Tchoupitoulas was one of my favourite films of 2012 so obviously this release is a must own. For those unfamiliar with these films, here's some info: TCHOUPITOULAS is a lyrical documentary that follows three adolescent brothers as they journey through one night ...
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04.03.13Morgan White’s ‘The Rep’ Hits Theatres Via a Unique New Distribution ModelToronto filmmaker Morgan White has come up with a unique way of distributing his new film 'The Rep', which will have its Canadian theatrical debut this month at the Winnipeg Cinematheque. 'The Rep' is a love letter to repertory cinemas, focusing mainly on the story of the now defunct Toronto Underground. So, in an attempt to support independent cinemas struggling to compete with the big chain multiplexes, Morgan has offered up his film for free to those who are interested in programming it. Not only that, the theatre will keep 100% of the profit! Here's what he has to say: Are ...
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04.03.13Tragically Underrated: Peter Kuran’s ‘Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie’Film fans might recognize the name Peter Kuran thanks to his visual effects work on blockbusters like Star Wars, Robocop, and Drop Dead Fred. What some might not realize is he actually helmed a series of documentary films in the 90's focusing on the history of nuclear weapons testing throughout the 40's and 50's. The first of his trilogy, 'Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie' was released in 1995 and had a huge impact on me. I remember seeing it multiple times on PBS (I think?), and was completely astonished by the ambitiously cinematic presentation and Kuran's operatic use ...
