Yes, John Wilson’s weird but fun movie is nominally about the stuff sidewalks are made of, but as always with his work, it’s about so much more.
Category: Documentary Films and Programs
-
‘The History of Concrete’: John Wilson’s New Movie Reviewed
The New York Times – Movies: -
Searing Elon Musk Film Nears U.S. Release Amid Overseas Concerns
The New York Times – Business:Alex Gibney’s “Musk” will arrive in United States theaters next month. Universal says it remains committed to releasing it overseas but has yet to set dates.
-
‘You Had to Be There’ Review: An Irresistible Documentary
The New York Times – Movies:The film looks at the storied 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell,” a Rosetta Stone of funny people that featured Martin Short, Gilda Radner and Eugene Levy.
-
‘Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie’ Review: Sharpened Insights
The New York Times – Movies:A documentary, adapted from the author’s memoir about being attacked, adds a visual dimension to the story of his recovery.
-
How William Greaves’s Old Footage Led to a Documentary on Harlem Years After His Death
The New York Times – Movies:After the maverick director William Greaves convened the movement’s remaining members, it took 50 years and his family to bring the fireworks to the screen.
-
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The New York Times – Movies:The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
-
‘The Oldest Person in the World’ and the Lessons of Mortality
The New York Times – Movies:The director Sam Green interviewed a succession of (mostly) women who held that title. The results make us contemplate our own time on Earth.
-
‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Review: Together Again
The New York Times – Movies:The ’90s rock band was known for the tetchy relationship between the brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. This documentary finds them in an unexpected place.
-
‘Black Zombie’ Review: Reclaiming Horror’s Haitian Roots
The New York Times – Movies:In her compelling documentary, “Black Zombie,” the director Maya Annik Bedward explores the dark history of an undead genre.
-
Four-Hour Elon Musk Documentary by Alex Gibney Has Venice Premiere
The New York Times – Movies:Much of what Alex Gibney’s documentary presents isn’t new. But in piecing it all together, he wants the viewer to take Musk seriously as a threat to democracy.
-
Elizabeth Holmes Documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ Upends Telluride
The New York Times – Movies:The comic Nathan Fielder and the filmmaker Lance Oppenheim teamed up to interview the convicted executive for “You Can See Everything.”