Six Picks With Wendell Pierce: The ‘Selma’ Star Discusses His Favorite Documentaries
We asked the actor for some nonfiction recommendations.
8 Picks With Joshua Oppenheimer: Nonfiction Film Recommendations From a Certified Genius
It’s fair to say that Joshua Oppenheimer’s The Act Of Killing created a bit of a firestorm when it premiered at the Telluride and Toronto film festivals back in 2012. An extraordinary, unforgettable g…
Interview: Jay Reinke On Being the Subject of ‘The Overnighters’ and Jesse Moss On Capturing It All
The Overnighters is an exceptional documentary that I described in my review as a “rare and beautiful thing.” The film follows Jay Reinke, pastor of the Concordia Lutheran Church as he opens his doors…
Six Picks With Michael McKean: Documentary Recommendations From a Mockumentary Legend
Actor, writer, musician, comedian — Michael McKean seems to have done it all over his extensive career. From his early work in television, including an iconic role as Lenny on Laverne and Shirley, he …
The 6 Best Documentaries of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Given the enormity of the festival, with all its glitz and glamour and galas, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the Toronto International Film Festival is one of the premier destinations for the top …