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
Tag: Documentary
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
137 Shots
Have you heard of Malissa Williams or Timothy Russell? Neither has most of the country. In this documentary, you are shown the scope of the 2012 shooting of Williams and Russell. The significance of this shooting is, police fired 137 rounds of bullets at the parked car. Taking place two years before the death of … Continue reading 137 Shots
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
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
Four Hours At The Capitol
As someone who cried on January 6th, this documentary is hard. However, like some other subjects, I believe that something that is hard to watch can still teach us something. The documentary interviews members of the crowd, Capitol security, and elected officials. Mainly compiled from unedited personal videos, it shows how the day escalated in … Continue reading Four Hours At The Capitol
Music Box Series: Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
If you have the time to sit down and get educated about concerts past, watch this. I knew of THE Woodstock but either forgot or didn't know about the fail that was the 1999 Woodstock. This was the original Fyre Fest in all honesty. There was lack of planning, lack of accommodations, and literal fire. … Continue reading Music Box Series: Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage
15 Minutes of Shame
Did I hook you with the picture of Monica Lewinsky? Well, the show isn't about her (although she is a producer) it's about how culturally we outcast others. It follows victims of social outrage, has professors and scientists testifying on how society has changed, and even has a history lesson. It's worth a watch if … Continue reading 15 Minutes of Shame
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Episodes: 3 This wasn't as juicy as the trailer leads on but it is still great for how ridiculous it is. As far as cults go, this one isn't too out there. There aren't sacrifices or blood oaths, but there is an egotistical dictator whose influence leads to a death. As a Christian, it will … Continue reading The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Untold
This is a multi-episode expose to different events/people of the sporting world and its past. Needless to say, it was phenomenal. The episodes include Caitlin Jenner's decathlon, Christy Martin's boxing career, and the infamous squabble between the Pacers and Pistons in 2004. All episodes are well done and include all of the key players in … Continue reading Untold
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
If you have no idea who Rita Moreno is, watch this documentary. If you know you Rita Moreno is, watch this documentary. Based on my love of West Side Story, I started this expecting to enjoy this. And I did! It's nice once again to see a documentary do a good job of showcasing an … Continue reading Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
What Happened to Brittany Murphy?
Warning: This episode involves violence, death, and drug use. Didn't know if I was going to make it through but this two parter was very good. It focuses on her whole career with jumping to after her death and the suspicious things her husband did. Since she died so long ago a lot of the … Continue reading What Happened to Brittany Murphy?
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