Documentary Archive
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The Choir “Revisited”
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s hard to find anything wrong with this show. Of course, as an American, I am culturally conditioned to glowingly praise any bit of film that the BBC spits out. Either that or be unaware of its existence. This week we got a recap of... -
“The Choir” Goes International
Posted on July 22, 2010 | No CommentsIn case you’re wondering if you should watch it or not, “The Choir” combines two things that American TV watchers love: singing high school students and British accents. Tonight the ragtag but impressive vocal ensemble from Northolt High School in north London gave only their... -
Pregnant on Primetime
Posted on January 24, 2010 | 1 CommentAfter Lifetime’s debut of the original movie The Pregnanacy Pact, the verdict is in: America has a cultural fascination with sensational pregnancies—and the more controversial, the better (remember Octomom?). The timeline could be said to start on April 10, 2007, with the premiere of Discovery... -
Top Ten Most Annoying Characters On TV
Posted on December 10, 2009 | No CommentsWe love TV. We love TV shows. We love TV characters. Well, for the most part. Unfortunately there are some characters on TV—on shows we like, on shows we hate—that are just so freaking annoying. Characters who make us groan every time they show up,... -
Review – (PBS) FRONTLINE
Posted on August 6, 2009 | No CommentsSummary: PBS sets the bar high for TV news documentaries with FRONTLINE. With no host, FRONTLINE uses first person stories entrenched deep in today’s headlines to educate and entertain. Its unique broadcast style is the often the craft of independent filmmakers. The show boasts over... -
Review – (HBO) Taxi to the Darkside
Posted on August 3, 2009 | No CommentsSummary: The murder of Afghan taxi driver, Dilawar by American soldiers barely made headlines in the US. Filmmaker and Oscar nominee, Alex Gibney, bring the story in documentary format to the forefront examining both the tragic incident and the reckless protocols that preceded it. Mr...