 Sundance Selects, 2019. You know the car from "Back to the Future," now get to know the fascinating story behind the car's maker, John DeLorean...it's a story that will transport you through time and may not go exactly the way you remember.
 Netflix, 2019. "In order for one of us to make it through, a hundred of us have to try." - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in "Knock Down the House."
The same can be said about documentary films in general, that in order to "break-through" to larger audiences, a hundred have to be made for one of them to really affect change. I am hoping that "Knock Down the House" is that one.  Disney, DisneyNature, 2019. The latest film from Disneynature, "Penguins" waddles into theaters just in time for Earth Day.
 Neon, 2019. Heaven-sent for sure, there's a powerfully moving documentary in theaters this week that is all about the Queen of Soul.
 Abramorama, 2017. Read Tom's full review of this movie at the following link: https://www.axs.com/movie-review-new-documentary-chasing-trane-honors-the-jazz-legend-john-118683  STX, 2017 Read Tom's quick reviews of these movies at the following link: http://www.axs.com/movie-reviews-the-space-between-us-the-comedian-and-i-am-not-your-negr-114077 Read Tom's full review of this movie at the following link: http://www.axs.com/movie-review-new-rock-doc-gimme-danger-gives-the-stooges-the-spotlight-109015  Magnolia Pictures 2016. Read Tom's full review of this movie at the following link: http://www.axs.com/movie-review-generation-startup-thrives-on-entrepreneurial-spirit-107836  Creative Breed, 2016. Read Tom's full review of this movie at the following link: http://www.axs.com/movie-review-for-the-love-of-spock-a-must-see-for-any-star-trek-fan-106526  Gravitas Ventures, 2016.  3 out of 5 stars Despite whatever your political leanings may be, most people can agree on one thing: America sure has changed over the past 50 years or so. One of the most apparent social changes the country has seen is the emergence of the "political correctness" movement, where it seems harder and harder to say or do anything these days without offending someone. The new documentary Can We Take a Joke? (opening Friday, July 29 and available on VOD on Aug 2) poses that very question, but only scratches the surface, and isn't nearly as provocative as it should be. Or in other words, this documentary will offend no one, which is a shame and perhaps a missed opportunity. |
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