Paid Members Frankie Crisp 5,174 Posted May 1, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 I'm on to episode three of the OJ documentary and bloody hell. I didn't know how they could possibly have enough material to make this 5 x 90 min episodes, but this is so engaging and perfectly paced. The background to his life and the surrounding socioeconomic/racial circumstances is so important to the story (so far) and like Chris said above, I had no idea how big a deal he was in the years leading up to him not being a murderer. I'm absolutely knackered but I reckon I'll have this done before tomorrow afternoon. It's such a brilliantly put together piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Chris B 4,031 Posted May 2, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 I actually saw it for the first time during one of its rare cinema screenings. That was full-on. With a director Q&A after. It was interesting because not only is there enough for the documentary - the dramatisation (on Netflix) covers a bunch of different stuff, including more about what it was like for the jury, and the press intrusion for Marcia Clark. Both work well, and as companion pieces. Although, at that point, the director couldn't bring himself to watch the show - he was just too close to it, and would have worried the show made better choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuperBacon 7,502 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 Interesting here from Ken Burns. I'll be honest, I didn't even know Jordan's production company was involved in the series, but nonetheless he makes a good point. https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ken-burns-michael-jordan-the-last-dance-1234594868/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Houchen 16,679 Posted May 2, 2020 Report Share Posted May 2, 2020 11 hours ago, Frankie Crisp said:  I'm on to episode three of the OJ documentary  What does the J stand for? Got it right by the way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Frankie Crisp 5,174 Posted May 3, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Finished it. Incredible. The documentary is not just about OJ Simpson, but about racial history (and the importance of the Rodney King verdict), spousal abuse and manipulation, corruption, class, celebrity stature, politicking, journalistic integrity and so much more. I don’t like to generalise as there’s always more to the iceberg than we see... but that fucking country, honestly. I don’t think I’ve ever been as invested in a subject matter I cared so little about before. He’s one of the most fascinating people in modern history, but this set of work opens up the conversation about so much more. To reiterate those who’ve said it already, you really have to watch this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WyattSheepMask 3,420 Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 You can pick it on 3 disc DVD for ÂŁ6 and 2 disc BluRay (which has an hour of extras too)Â for ÂŁ8 from Amazon, an absolute steal at those prices Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Devon Malcolm 13,224 Posted May 5, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 Circus of Books (Netflix) Super little film about a Jewish couple who ran a pioneering gay porn shop in California. Some nice contributions from Larry Flynt and Jeff Stryker, too, and although it touches on a few subjects all-too-briefly, this was really well made and quite enlightening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Devon Malcolm 13,224 Posted May 7, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Romantic Comedy (Mubi) A bit like a TED talk about the genre over loads of film clips from it. Interesting stuff though that tackles the most problematic aspects of the genre and its lack of representation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Devon Malcolm 13,224 Posted May 14, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Jane Fonda in Five Acts (YouTube) I think this will prove to be a tough watch for those who idolise Henry Fonda especially as it's extremely candid about her relationship with her father, but this is a rare documentary about a personality that actually feels authentic and uncluttered. I was actually surprised at how deep this went into Fonda's life and background but it's all the more compelling for it. Interestingly, it doesn't dwell too much on her movies and that's really the measure of what a full and interesting life she's had. Just superb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kfogg1991 198 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Does anyone know how to access comedy central from the uk they have done a documentary on stand up comedy called This is stand up, it's not available anywhere to watch in the uk sadly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members BigJag 361 Posted May 20, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 There are various apps available that allow you to tap into international TV broadcasts. Live TV is one. Mostly on Android. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Dead Mike 1,140 Posted May 21, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) This glorious documentary was on BBC1 last night - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002wt7 It's got everything you want from a behind the scenes look at the worlds stone skimming championships. The grizzled vet, the cocky up & comer, the journeyman coming from afar to test his mettle. Thank me later! Â Edit - Just seen the link isn't on Iplayer yet...cunts Edited May 21, 2020 by Dead Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members Thunderplex 1,946 Posted May 21, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 There is possibly nothing more boring sounding than a stone skimming championship, but for some reason things like this make the best docs.  I’ll keep an eye out for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magnum Milano 852 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 Just a heads up, The Imposter is on Channel 4 tomorrow (Thursday) at 22:05. Â If you've not seen it before, don't be tempted to Google it first, go in cold.. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid Members waters44 530 Posted May 28, 2020 Paid Members Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Thank you @Magnum Milano I will put that on record There is a new Sky Documentaries channel now. It’s channel 277 on Virgin, 114 on Sky. They are showing Honeyland and The Amazing Jonathan Documentary back to back Saturday night - I haven’t seen either but heard great things about them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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