Here comes DEATH’s probing and pulsing rock doc, DEATH BY METAL, pulling back the palm fronds of DEATH’s origins in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and latching a narrative hook into the headstrong Chuck Schuldiner juggernaut for fifteen gratifying if sometimes frustrating years. As the baby steps become giant leaps, the stable of supporting players grows andContinue reading “DEATH by MetaL – 2016”
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Who Wants to Live Forever? The Wisdom of Aging. – 2016
Who Wants to Live Forever, the Wisdom of Aging is a one hour documentary film about the myths, facts and contradictions in the never-ending battle for both longevity and healthy aging. Director : Don Scioli Cast : Peter Coyote Genre : Documentary Release Date : 2/10/2016 Country : United States
Ken San – 2016
KEN SAN pieces together the puzzle of the life and legacy of Japan’s mythical acting icon, Ken Takakura. Collaborators, friends and family tell intimate stories of Ken’s journey: how one man of quiet dignity became a cultural barrier-breaking film star. Director : Yûichi Hibi Cast : Jan de Bont|John Woo|Ken Takakura|Kiichi Nakai|Martin Scorsese|Michael Douglas|Paul Schrader|YuContinue reading “Ken San – 2016”
China’s Emperor of Evil – 2016
In China’s Valley of the Kings, there stands a tall, carved stone. It honors the resting place of a woman named Wu Zetian, who rose from concubine to become China’s only female emperor. For more than a millennia, history claimed she killed her own children, held power through a ruthless rule of terror, and broughtContinue reading “China’s Emperor of Evil – 2016”
The Throwback – 2016
When Gordie Lockbaum brought his talents to Division I-AA Holy Cross, his coaches decided to turn back the clock. In this 30 for 30 Short, produced and directed by Erin Leyden, Lockbaum and witnesses look back on the heady days when he might play in 143 of the Crusaders’ 170 plays, attracted national attention, andContinue reading “The Throwback – 2016”
The Cara Project – 2016
Explores how Cara Delevingne, once known primarily for her successful modeling career, has now become one of the most sought-after young actresses in the movie business. Director : Jill Robson Cast : Cara Delevingne Genre : Documentary Release Date : 1/12/2016 Country : United States
Black Code – 2016
Toronto-based documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Nicholas de Pencier (Four Wings and a Prayer, Watermark) examines the complex global impact that the internet has had on matters of free speech, privacy and activism. Director : Nicholas de Pencier Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/9/2016 Country : Canada
Vlogumentary – 2016
YouTube may have begun as a website for videos of cats and funny babies, but it is now home to vloggers: video diarists who have conjured a massive audience and wild financial success by filming themselves, their thoughts and their daily lives. Vlogumentary pulls the curtain back on this new media revolution by following someContinue reading “Vlogumentary – 2016”
The Moment: Fifty Years of Golden Horse – 2016
In 2013, the Golden Horse Film Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary. The ministry of Culture commissioned director Yang Li-chou to make a documentary about the history of Golden Horse. What is unique to this film is that it’s not an ode to celebrities but about the role cinema plays in ordinary people’s lives. It’s aContinue reading “The Moment: Fifty Years of Golden Horse – 2016”
Ten Meter Tower – 2016
10 Meter Tower is a short film taking place in a swimming pool with 6 cameras aimed at the tallest diving tower. All focus is on the 43 people between 9 and 78 years old. They have one thing in common, this is the first time in their lives they climb up to the platformContinue reading “Ten Meter Tower – 2016”