Bob Bowdon, Director of “The Cartel”

By Joe Shearer :: Mar 16, 2011 4 comments

The filmmaker and longtime TV journalist speaks about his film, which highlights the woes of the American educational system. Continue reading →

4.5 yaps

By Austin Lugar :: Mar 10, 2011 No Comments »

This documentary deserved this year’s Oscar even with its strong competition. Continue reading →

4 yaps

By Nick Rogers :: Mar 8, 2011 2 comments

The unexpectedly awesome 3D loses much of its luster in the at-home version, but “Jackass 3D” is still often gaspingly funny. Continue reading →

5 yaps

By Christopher Lloyd :: Jan 24, 2011 3 comments

“Hoop Dreams” is an epic tale about two basketball wannabes, which draws archetypes from the world around them. Continue reading →

4 yaps

By Austin Lugar :: Jan 22, 2011 1 Comment »

This political documentary succeeds by being very respectful and intelligent. Continue reading →

2.5 yaps

By Austin Lugar :: Jan 5, 2011 1 Comment »

This movie is really — OMG!!! DON’T TALK ABOUT IT!!! Continue reading →

By Austin Lugar :: Dec 31, 2010 4 comments

Since all of the other cool kids were doing it, Austin also made a Top Ten list. Continue reading →

4 yaps

By Austin Lugar :: Dec 12, 2010 1 Comment »

Josh Fox is angry about natural gas drilling in America. Continue reading →

By Austin Lugar :: Dec 9, 2010 5 comments

Every year the Oscars releases a shortlist of the nominees for Best Documentary. Austin evaluates and theorizes. Continue reading →

4 yaps

By Austin Lugar :: Dec 7, 2010 No Comments »

This World War II documentary covers one battle with insight and deserving emotion. Continue reading →