The New York Times – Film:
The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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Tom Green, Former Provocateur, Is Building Something New
The New York Times – Film:
A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.
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‘Eternal You’ and the Ethics of Using A.I. to ‘Talk’ to Dead Loved Ones
The New York Times – Film:
Examining what it means to make money by selling the bereaved on an illusion, the film feels like something of a warning.
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‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ Review: Her Life as a Cabaret
The New York Times – Film:
The fizzy, determinedly upbeat documentary charts how Liza Minnelli survived Hollywood. It’s inspiring, jaw-dropping and conspicuously incomplete.
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Questlove on Parsing 50 Years of Music for His ‘S.N.L.’ Documentary
The New York Times – Music:
Digging through more than 900 episodes was bound to yield some surprises — and some warm memories. The experience didn’t disappoint.
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Stages Shakespeare in a Land of Shootouts
The New York Times – Film:
During a pandemic lockdown, out-of-work actors turned to the video game Grand Theft Auto Online, where a tortured soliloquy may be interrupted by a rocket launcher.
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’: The (Game) Play’s the Thing
The New York Times – Film:
The film captures two players staging the classic within an online video game, raising fascinating questions about community and connection.
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Producers Guild Nominations Narrow Down the Oscar Field
The New York Times – Film:
The list includes “Anora,” “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez” and “A Complete Unknown,” which all received directors and actors guild nominations, too.
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‘Wicked,’ ‘Anora’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ Get Writers Guild Nominations
The New York Times – Film:
The three films have momentum leading up to the planned Oscars nomination announcement next week.