Documentary

An Honest Liar

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October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

An Honest Liar – documentary on the life adnd work of The Amazing Randi, magician, escape artist, and debunker of alleged psychics

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March 21, 2024March 2, 2024

Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery – A documentary on the life and career of Harry Houdini, using the largest auction of Houdini’s personal effects ever as anchor point, talking about Houdini’s life and legacy with modern day marvels such as David Copperfield and Lance Burton, as well as interviews with surviving family and (incredibly) one of Houdini’s assistants.

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May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

Darwin’s Dilemma – a very interesting documentary on the Cambrian explosion of life, and how it throws a wrench into Darwinian evolution.

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October 5, 2020December 18, 2021

The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) – a documentary by Peter Bogdanovich

The Great Buster is a celebration the life and career of one of America’s most influential comedians, Buster Keaton. It’ an affectionate documentary by Peter Bogdanovich

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March 12, 2020December 19, 2021

Ringling Brothers Kings of the Circus [Documentary] (2000)

Review

In short, Ringling Brothers Kings of the Circus is a very enjoyable documentary about the founding of the Ringling Brothers circus by the five founding Ringling Brothers. It’s interesting, with lots of pieces of information that I’d either forgotten or simply never knew. In fact, I have only two issues with it:

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November 12, 2019December 19, 2021

Editorial Review of Surviving Gilligan’s Island – The Incredibly True Story Of The Longest Three-Hour Tour In History courtesy of Amazon.com

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June 8, 2017November 3, 2021

Product Description of Bela Lugosi: Hollywood’s Dracula

Brilliantly dramatic documentary a wealth of rare footage will make you feel as if you lived with Lugosi through his triumphs and tragedies. Greg Mank, author of It’s Alive and Karloff and Lugosi.

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May 9, 2017April 6, 2024

Editorial review of Century of Science Fiction courtesy of Amazon.com

Century of Science Fiction – Hosted by internationally acclaimed horror-meister Christopher Lee, this remarkable 5-DVD set features the very best of science fiction and fantasy from a century of cinematic magic, told in 26 haunting half-hour shows.

Trace the evolution of the science-fiction film from marvelous early trick shorts such as Melies‘ A Trip To The Moon through classic sci-fi like The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of the Worlds to more recent mega-hits such as Independence Day and The Terminator.

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March 22, 2017January 10, 2022

Walt – The Man Behind The Myth

Product Description of Walt – The Man Behind The Myth

From Mickey Mouse to Mary Poppins to Disneyland and beyond, Walt Disney touched the hearts of millions with his special brand of magic. In this revealing portrait, you’ll discover the man behind the myth as never before. Inspired by daughter Diane Disney Miller and hosted by Disney legend Dick Van Dyke, the film features all-new interviews with friends, family, collaborators, and experts plus never-before-seen home movies. Through good times and bad, including a brush with bankruptcy during World War II, Walt remained a driven innovator and perfectionist behind studio gates and devoted family man at home. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, Walt – The Man Behind The Myth offers the most intimate look yet at the man whose legacy continues to inspire the world.

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June 5, 2016December 25, 2021

Editorial Review of Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work, courtesy of Amazon.com

Jackie Gleason knew that to produce his top-rated weekly CBS variety show he needed more than just witty monologues, innovative June Taylor choreography and big name guests. He personally had to garner the respect of his national audience, which he did superlatively with a cavalcade of compelling and lovable characters. As television’s pioneer weekend evening entertainer he created iconic personas and deservingly earned the title “Mr. Saturday Night.”