According to the authors of Film Art, a documentary “claims to present factual information of the world.” However, the objectivity of documentaries is debatable; even though the filmmakers...Read More
There is a side of modern media, where you can view terribly thrilling videos, like a woman just narrowly missing an attack from a bear while she skis away, or a man falling into a glacier, teetering ...Read More
Documentary films are a genre of filmmaking that aims to capture and convey real-life events, people, places, and issues. These films typically rely on non-fictional content and often employ various s...Read More
This past Wednesday, I saw the Tara Theater’s screening of Justine Triet’s award-winning “Anatomy of a Fall,” a new French drama/crime film that is on limited release in the U....Read More
The film “Nope” by Jordan Peele, offers a profound connection to the essence of cinema, particularly in the context of genre exploration and cinematic symbolism. The central theme of ̶...Read More
The documentary “Paris Is Burning” presents a unique glimpse into the lives of queer people of color who found solace, identity, and a sense of belonging in the world of drag balls. This s...Read More
Paris Is Burning is a masterpiece directed by Jennie Livingston. The director has brought the then less talked-about queer and LGBTQ+ community and brought it to the big screen to not only educate peo...Read More
This Time article explores the significance of ballroom culture, particularly voguing, within the context of Black and brown transgender and gender-nonconforming communities. These communities have hi...Read More
One of the film’s central themes is the exploration of identity, gender, and sexual orientation. By intimately capturing the personal stories and struggles of the individuals featured, “Pa...Read More
Before arriving at this week, I was curious to know what content we would be covering about documentaries. I have watched a few documentaries. I would not say I am a huge fan, but if a documentary com...Read More