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we were watching the criterion channel in the background as we worked the other day, and we ended up cutting work early because this doc was so captivating. 'director Anthony Banua-Simon examines the past and present of the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, interweaving four generations of family history, numerous Hollywood productions, and troves of found footage to create a kaleidoscopic portrait of the economic and cultural forces that have cast Indigenous and working-class residents as “extras” in their own story.'
Sep 30, 2024
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Really good short docs (around 30min-1hr) on YouTube about Southern Californian history. My favs are “Tiki Bars and Their Hollywood Origins” and “Fantasyland.”
Feb 26, 2024
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Documentary about the very cursed production of the Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), which is famous for being one of Brando's last films. 98 minutes of batshit anecdotes and behind-the-scenes footage. If you like movie documentaries, this scratches a very specific itch.
Mar 12, 2024
a wonderful documentary about a relatively untouched island strip off the coast of Canada where horses roam free and there's no one to govern or be governed. it's visually captivating - documenting the unique landscapes and characters of the island. powdery whites, blush pinks, soothing greens. it was shot on 16mm film and the director used experimental development techniques, developing the film in the island's seaweed, water, and sand to provide additional texture and biomarkers to the film.
if you're in the mood for a mystical, scientific, soothing watch, i would highly recommend :) it's available on cbcgems if you're in canada!
Apr 15, 2024
Top Recs from @luckymilk
My favorite chrisnol movie is Interstellar & Stephanie's is The Prestige. He just knows what he's doing and the fact that his wife produces his films is hopefully a good sign we can trust the guy
Sep 30, 2024
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this is crazy but genuinely so essential
Sep 30, 2024
stylized short film by queen Angès Varda documents her greek relative that she had never met, finding their lives are actually quite similar. you can watch it on criterion
Sep 30, 2024