In 1997, Louis Theroux made a documentary about the world of male porn performers in Los Angeles. 15 years later, he returns to find a business struggling with the deluge of free porn on the internet. Louis revisits some of the original programme’s contributors as well as meeting the latest crop of porn performers dreamingContinue reading “Louis Theroux: Twilight of the Porn Stars – 2012”
Category Archives: Documentary
Ari Ari the Korean Cinema – 2012
Director Chung Ji-Young criticizes the thought that older directors have difficulties in making certain movies. Actress Yoon Jin-Seo agonizes over her identity as an actress. In 2009, before the movie “Unbowed” was made, they met and planned a documentary about Korean movies, including the processes a Korean movie goes through and difficulites. “Ari Ari theContinue reading “Ari Ari the Korean Cinema – 2012”
The Announcement – 2012
On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin “Magic” Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But this time it wasn’t his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the 32-year-old groundbreaking point guard was holding a press conference to make the stunningContinue reading “The Announcement – 2012”
Johnny Carson: King of Late Night – 2012
Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and pursues his motivations and inner self (a lonerContinue reading “Johnny Carson: King of Late Night – 2012”
Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge – 2012
On November 22, 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Muddy Waters’ club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn’t take longContinue reading “Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones: Live at the Checkerboard Lounge – 2012”
Revolutions Per Second – 2012
A 25-minute visual essay by Kent Jones about Jean-Luc Godard and his film ‘Weekend’. Director : Kent Jones Cast : Kent Jones Genre : Documentary Release Date : 11/13/2012 Country :
My Fathers, My Mother and Me – 2012
Communal property, free sexuality, dissolution of the nuclear family – these were the basic principles of the Friedrichshof, the largest commune in Europe founded by the Viennese Actionist Otto Muehl in the 1970’s. Because of these principles Paul-Julien Robert, who was born into this commune, for a long time didn’t know who was his biologicalContinue reading “My Fathers, My Mother and Me – 2012”
Death By China – 2012
In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization with the strong support of a Democratic President and Republican Congress. Before the ink was dry on this free trade agreement, China began flooding U.S. markets with illegally subsidized exports while the big multinational companies that had lobbied heavily for the agreement rapidly accelerated the off shoringContinue reading “Death By China – 2012”
Dare Remember – 2012
“It’s been 25 years and there is so little I remember. I can not remember the police investigation and I can not remember the trial. I have never talked to my parents about the rape, but it is always there anyway. ” Dare Remember is an exceptionally brave documentary film that put words to whatContinue reading “Dare Remember – 2012”
Your Date’s on a Plate: The Making of Frankenhooker – 2012
Director Frank Henenlotter, actor James Lorinz and special effects wizard Gabe Bartalos speak about the making of the cult classic Frankenhooker. Released on the Arrow Video Blu Ray edition of Frankenhooker. Director : Calum Waddell Cast : Frank Henenlotter|Gabriel Bartalos|James Lorinz Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/2/2012 Country : United Kingdom
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