The filmmaker and longtime TV journalist speaks about his film, which highlights the woes of the American educational system. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Documentary
Inside Job
This documentary deserved this year’s Oscar even with its strong competition. Continue reading
Jackass 3D
The unexpectedly awesome 3D loses much of its luster in the at-home version, but “Jackass 3D” is still often gaspingly funny. Continue reading
Hoop Dreams (1994)
“Hoop Dreams” is an epic tale about two basketball wannabes, which draws archetypes from the world around them. Continue reading
What’s the Matter With Kansas?
This political documentary succeeds by being very respectful and intelligent. Continue reading
Austin’s Top 10 of 2010
Since all of the other cool kids were doing it, Austin also made a Top Ten list. Continue reading
Best Documentary Shortlist
Every year the Oscars releases a shortlist of the nominees for Best Documentary. Austin evaluates and theorizes. Continue reading
Peleliu 1944: Horror in the Pacific
This World War II documentary covers one battle with insight and deserving emotion. Continue reading