Festivals
RIDM 2017: An Opportunity for Adventure and Expansion
The documentary film festival starts today. [read on]
documentary
Review
A Gray State: Uncomfortable, yet important
This documentary sheds light on James Crowley’s would-be final film, his final days, and the conspiracy theories that came after. [read on]
Interview
Interview with Léa Pool: The Forgotten Children of Imprisoned Mothers
The director speaks about her latest documentary, her motivation for exploring that subject, and what should be done. [read on]
Review
Léa Pool’s Double Peine: The Word is Finally Given to the Children
This hard-hitting documentary explores the reality the children of incarcerated mothers face. [read on]
Review
A Moon of Nickel and Ice: Miles Away from Nowhere
François Jacob’s new documentary is a very real portrayal of life in the industrial city of Norilsk, Russia. [read on]
Review
RIDM’s Upcoming 20th Edition
The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) begins on November 9th and features films from around the world. [read on]
Review
Germans & Jews: Reconciling Germany’s Past
Janina Quint’s documentary is a thought-provoking look at how Jewish and German people view their past, together. [read on]
Review
Review: All Governments Lie
Fred Peabody’s new documentary shows us the importance of a free press. [read on]
Review
Review: BGL Fancy / BGL de Fantaisie
Director Benjamin Hogue introduces us to the boundary-pushing, Quebec-based art collective BGL. [read on]
Review
Review: The Future of Work and Death
This documentary explores the short-term consequences of our technological age on different jobs and possibilities about aging. [read on]
Review
Review: The Ruins of Lifta
This new documentary presents a history of the Israeli-Palestinia conflict. [read on]
Review
Concrete Love: The Architecture of the Böhm Family
This documentary explores not only the family business, but also the relationships that the public doesn’t usually get to see.
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See
Stuff Your Face and Laugh Your Ass off at Barbe Bleue
New comedy event taking place in Montreal. [read on]
Festivals
Wasted Time : All These Sleepless Nights
Bored and Boring [read on]
Review
Among the Believers Review: Religious Strife in Pakistan
This documentary sheds light on the jihadist movement present in Pakistan and how young people are being affected. [read on]
Review
Review: Maya Angelou And Still I Rise
The opening film for the Montreal International Black Film Festival is a genuine and well-made portrait of the late poet. [read on]
Review
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the (un)Connected World
Werner Herzog’s new documentary shows us how the Internet took over the world. [read on]
Review
‘Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in his Own Words’ – More Than Just a Music Doc
A documentary for Zappa fans… and anyone else, really. [read on]
Review
Review of Tickled: A World of Tickle
David Farrier’s documentary delves into the curious and sometimes dark world of tickle festish videos. [read on]
Review
Review of Janis: Little Girl Blue
Amy Berg’s new documentary depicts the successes and hardships of Janis Joplin’s life. [read on]