‘The Confession Killer’ Review: Morbid Superstar
Using Henry Lee Lucas as a case study, Netflix’s new series both fulfills and questions your serial killer fascination.
Katherine Steinbach
‘Where’s My Roy Cohn?’ Review: Bullying the Bully
This biographical documentary on infamous lawyer Roy Cohn proves why secrets are so powerful and so potentially toxic.
‘Our Godfather’ Review: Men of Honor and Violence
This Netflix documentary reveals the extreme family dynamics of a Mafia informant under witness protection.
‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ Review: All These Love Affairs
Thrillingly assembled archival footage reveals the best and worst of iconic journalist Mike Wallace.
How Errol Morris Established the Bittersweet Comedy of American Life
We look back at Errol Morris' first three films as the documentary auteur’s foundation.
‘The Great Hack’ Review: Weapons-Grade Persuasion
This Netflix documentary from the directors of 'The Square' shows how government elections are being won using big data and tailored propaganda.
‘I Love You, Now Die’ Review: Teens, Technology, and a Moral Paradox
Erin Lee Carr ('Mommy Dead and Dearest') further explores the murky waters of digitally mediated crime with this documentary about a teen's suicide.
‘Echo in the Canyon’ Review: Sexy Sonic Convergence
Director Andrew Slater and rocker Jakob Dylan pay tribute to iconic bands of mid-1960s Los Angeles.
‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ Review: The Private Life of an Intimacy Expert
Ryan White’s biographical documentary explores the public and private histories of a famous sex therapist.
‘Hail Satan?’ Review: Necessary Blasphemy
Penny Lane ('Nuts!') examines religious freedom and Christian privilege with considerable humor.