documentaries

Black And Missing Hbo

‘Black and Missing’ Highlights a Media Blindspot and its Consequences

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We review the HBO documentary series, which follows the Black and Missing Foundation in its efforts to spread awareness about missing persons of color.

Harry Belafonte Tonight Show

When Harry Belafonte Hosted ‘The Tonight Show’ and Changed Television Forever

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Yoruba Richen’s documentary ‘The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show’ revisits a mostly lost but never forgotten week of television.

Oscars

Who Benefits Most from the Oscars Qualifying VOD Releases

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The Academy issued a temporary exemption for films having to skip a qualifying run in theaters. But this isn’t about ‘Trolls World Tour’s Oscar chances.

Beastie Boys Story Photo

The Ending of ‘Beastie Boys Story’ Explained

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Spike Jonze’s new “live documentary” concert film features some surprising and peculiar cameos in its final moments.

Sergio

Watch ‘Sergio,’ Then Watch These Movies

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We recommend nine movies to watch after you stream the Sergio Vieira de Mello biopic on Netflix.

Tiger King

Watch ‘Tiger King,’ Then Watch These Movies

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We recommend 11 movies to watch after you finish Netflix’s latest phenomenally popular true-crime series.

Box Office Mid Year

The Biggest Hits and Misses at the 2019 Box Office So Far

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Midway into 2019, we look at the winners and losers of the year so far.

Harvest of Shame

The Serious Movie Tradition We Should Follow On Thanksgiving

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The Loving Story

‘The Loving Story’ is Necessary History Strengthened By Extraordinary Footage

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