Comedian and actor Jim Carrey shares his passion for painting, and explains why he likes to paint Jesus. He says the bottomline is “love.”
Bob’s Docs: Access (Episode 2)
For the month of August WNYC’s On the Media is running a series of interviews their reporter Bob Garfield has done over the years with documentary filmmakers. This episode is about the gift of access and features Bob’s interview with…
‘BEING EVEL’: Documentary Hosted by Johnny Knoxville Delivers Lots of Great Archival Footage
By Gregory Crofton It’s not too hard to dislike Johnny Knoxville. He made a bunch of money doing stupid, dangerous stunts on TV, and a lot of women think he’s cute. Put all of that aside when you watch “BEING…
Bob’s Docs: Manipulation (Episode 1)
For the month of August we’ll be running a series of interviews Bob has done over the years with documentary filmmakers. In the On the Media office, the producers have been referring to the collection as “Bob’s Docs.” Over the…
The History of Touch and Go Records
A brief history of the indie/punk/post-punk Chicago label Touch and Go Records, with appearances by Steve Albini, founder Corey Rusk, Jon Langford, Brian McManahan of SLINT, PEGBOY, Jeff Mueller.
‘DANNY SAYS’ is Electric as Its Subject, Press Agent and Rock Impresario Danny Fields
By Gregory Crofton Loved this documentary. Hard to get past the flatline of a title (which works only after you’ve seen the film) but once you press play, it’s like a fuse that burns just long enough for you to…