HOTDOCS 2012 Review – THE FINAL MEMBER Pairs w/ MANHOOD for Mighty Eve of Penises
In one of the finer examples of the synergy caused by pairing two separate films together, the programming staff at Hotdocs made a wise move of presenting an evening of all things phallus. Manhood is a short doc from some students at the local Humber College. It’s a harrowing tale of a young, cocky cocksman […]
HotDocs 2012 Review: CHARLES BRADLEY: SOUL OF AMERICA
The film starts with a 62 year-old man wearing a flowing cape and instantly recognizable wig, donning the disguise of a soul legend before taking the stage. He slinks into the dark Brooklyn divebar, ostensibly there to both celebrate a birthday and perform in concert. The man who goes by the stage name “Black Velvet” […]
HotDocs 2012 Review: BEWARE OF MR. BAKER, As Drummer Still Packs a Wallop
If all Ginger Baker ever did musically was to beat the drums behind Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton during the heady two year sprint that was Cream, then Ginger Baker’s role as rock-god may well have been solidified. If all this documentary had was that same Ginger Baker beating the shit out of the director […]
HotDocs 2012 Review: THE IMPOSTER May Be the RASHOMON of (Post)Modern Docs
Everyone lies. It’s a simple statement, but few take it to heart. Now, of course, I’m not lying, I’m telling you my story, my response to this film. But I may be lying to myself, and then to you, convincing myself I loved this film more than I really did just to stand out from […]