By Gregory Crofton Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing’s documentary (they made the Oscar-nominated JESUS CAMP) about the implosion of Detroit – is not lousy, but it’s not very good either. I’ve been suspicious of this documentary since I laid eyes…
In the Studio: Dinosaur Jr. ‘FARM’
Pitchfork checked in with Dinosaur Jr. during the recording of their LP, Farm. Watch a full version of new song “I Don’t Wanna Go There.” Plus they talk about the influence of The Black Crow’s “Amorica” and there’s some classic…
The Last Day of John Denver
Pop music superstar John Denver died in a plane crash in his early 50s when his plane ran out of fuel and he couldn’t reach the reserve tank to flip it on. This is a documentary about his last day…
THE OUTCASTS
BBC documentary from 1985 about life as a member of a motorcycle biker club called The Outcasts.
‘LIFE WITH MURDER’ Unravels Its Twisted and Unbelievable Story Perfectly
“LIFE WITH MURDER” unlocks a story so complicated and fragile that director John Kastner has to unravel it with precision. The crime of murder occurs within the confines of a family. How does a family deal with that? Crime maybe…
‘COULDN’T YOU WAIT? THE STORY OF SILKWORM’ — Documentary on One of the Greatest Rock Bands You’ve Never Heard Of
By Gregory Crofton SILKWORM – a rock band that ended abruptly in 2005 after its drummer died in car wreck – is documented and explained in “COULDN’T YOU WAIT?” The band was much more influential with musicians than popular with…