The New York Times – Film:
The scion of a margarine empire says to ask him for money. And many, many people asked.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
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‘Lucy and Desi’ Review: Love in the Time of Television
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary, directed by Amy Poehler and about the dynamic duo behind “I Love Lucy,” favors the good times over the difficult ones.
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‘Summer of Soul’ Reclaims a Concert Documentary Tradition
The New York Times – Music:
As music stars turn to movies as promotional tools, the Questlove project looks back to a golden age of filmed performances that the academy rarely acknowledges.
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‘The Jump’ Review: A Seaman’s Story of a Daring Escape
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary looks back at a Cold War defection drama that took place off the coast of Massachusetts.
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‘Mr. Bachmann and His Class’ Review: Learning From the Best
The New York Times – Film:
Maria Speth’s enthralling documentary spends a year in the classroom of an unconventional teacher in a German industrial town.
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‘The 2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films’ Review: Small Tales, Big Ideas
The New York Times – Film:
From near-future nightmares to inspirational sports narratives, this year’s shorts are an eclectic bunch.
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Stream These Three Great Documentaries
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s nonfiction picks include a film on suburban surveillance, a deep dive into movie sound and an Oscar-nominated exploration of teens on the margins.
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‘Jagged’ Review: The Painful Road to Era-Defining Success
The New York Times – Music:
This documentary from Alison Klayman catalogs the odds that Alanis Morissette overcame to make her 1995 hit album “Jagged Little Pill.”
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The Moment That Janet Jackson’s Career Stalled and Justin Timberlake’s Soared
The New York Times – Music:
Jackson was vilified after her 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, while Timberlake’s popularity seemed to take off. Our new documentary examines how the superstars were treated after their unforgettable wardrobe malfunction.