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‘Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling’ is Worth a Long Look, Then a Few More

By Gregory Crofton This film about little-known modern artist Robert Irwin is filled with his…

‘The Deepest Breath’ Finds True Romance Where Hollywood Never Could

By Gregory Crofton Humans can be strange. Whether they’re on a deadly path to reach…

A Grandson’s Tribute to ‘Nathan’s Famous’ Hot Dogs

By Gregory Crofton “He had the genius, the intelligence, the schmaltz, whatever you want to…

‘MOTHERLAND’ Takes Top Prize at Copenhagen Doc Fest

By Gregory Crofton What does it feel like to live in a fascist state ruled…

‘Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence’ is a Devastating Look at Mind Control

By Gregory Crofton Director Zachary Heinzerling (Cutie and the Boxer) assembled this three-part documentary is…

Docs to Watch: ‘Pamela, A Love Story’ on Netflix and ‘Deep Diving’ on Prime

By Gregory Crofton Superstar Pamela Anderson of “Baywatch” fame tries to set the record of…