Warning: this documentary discusses rape, domestic, and emotional abuse From 2007 to 2011 Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson were in a relationship (they were 18 and 37 when their relationship started by the way.) She since then has shared that she suffered from emotional and physical abuse. It took Wood years to name Manson … Continue reading Phoenix Rising
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The Batman
First and foremost I have an allegiance to Chris Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the original Adam West Batman. That being said, this was really good. RPatts didn’t a surprisingly good job at playing the cape crusader and Zoe Kravitz was a refreshing take on Catwoman. Seeing the previous movies helps knowing what’s going on … Continue reading The Batman
Euphoria Season 2
Warning: show depicts emotional and drug abuse Number of episodes: 8 There's a reason why this show is getting buzz and winning awards. It's a look inside a group of friends/acquaintances that are all broken. Picking up from last season, Zendaya is getting over being heartbroken, Cassie is just trying to be loved, and Lexi … Continue reading Euphoria Season 2
Nightmare Alley
Nominated for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. Not a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro but it's Oscar season so here we go. A remake of the 1947 movie of the same title, a carnival worker tries to con his way to fame and fortune. Bradley Cooper plays the … Continue reading Nightmare Alley
Fallout
Warning: this movie depicts a school shooting, depression, and drug use In her first directorial debut, Grace from Secret Life of the American Teenager (Megan Park) shows how two teens could cope after a school shooting. Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler (yes the Dance Moms/Sia Maddie), and one of the Randalls from This Is Us (Niles … Continue reading Fallout
Street Gang
If you grew up like me, you've never known a world without Sesame Street. Maria, Gordon, Big Bird, Kermit, Grover, and the whole rest of the gang. This frankly delightful documentary will show you the genesis of the show, down to the science behind it (yes there's science.) You'll feel very nostalgic and want to … Continue reading Street Gang
The Inventor
Since her conviction was just announced thought I would show everyone this gem. One blood test that will tell you if you have cancer. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, then you're smarter than the investors of Theranos. Spearheaded by Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos was the new company in Silicon Valley that would … Continue reading The Inventor
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Televangelists. People “chosen to do God's work” by asking for donations while preaching on tv. Sound wacky? Well not for Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. The two were some of the country's most popular televangelists in the 80s until the scandal broke and disrupted their perfect image. Filmed from Tammy’s perspective you see the fame, … Continue reading The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Beanie Mania
If you grew up in the 90s, you no doubt had a Beanie Baby. Did you collect them? This documentary unpacks the origin of the Beanie Baby phenomenon. Ty Warner, an unknown toy company, created the must-have toy of the 1990s that sold for five dollars. Soon everyone was collecting them and reselling them for … Continue reading Beanie Mania
Music Box Series: Mr. Saturday Night
When you think disco, no doubt the first thing you picture is John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. This documentary will show that you thank Robert Stigwood for that. You can see the journey Stigwood took from managing different artists to producing different movies throughout the 1970s. As well as taken behind the scenes of … Continue reading Music Box Series: Mr. Saturday Night
King Richard
I don’t care if you think you’re too cool for Will Smith, he will move you during the two and a half hours all while wearing tracksuits. Smith plays Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. You get a behind the scenes look at the hard work and grit that it … Continue reading King Richard
Music Box Series: Jagged
Trigger warning: conversations about eating disorders Justin Bieber, Ryan Reynolds, Celine Dion, all beloved Canadian celebrities. However, no one can compare to Alanis Morissette. Always known in my heart as the woman who dated Uncle Joey, she empowered teen girls everywhere from the early 90s to today. This documentary shows the full scope of her … Continue reading Music Box Series: Jagged
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