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Synopsis:

Following the economic collapse of a town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and explores an unconventional life in the vast landscape of the American West. Along the way, she forms unbreakable bonds with other nomads in this powerfully moving story of hope and resilience from director Chloé Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, also starring David Strathairn.

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Nomadland arrives in Canada on Blu-ray™ and Digital June 8, 2021.

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Dennis Quaid stars in BLUE MIRACLE, based on an inspiring true story. See the new Trailer!

Synopsis:

The incredible true story of Casa Hogar, the Mexican boys home that entered the world’s biggest fishing tournament to save their orphanage.

BLUE MIRACLE arrives on Netflix May 27, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

By Justin Waldman

It is the year of the Music Documentary and Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm packs the Rock and Roll punch it needs. Brothers Kingsley and Charles Ward, they turned in their milk farm and created a recording studio and word spread like wildfire and they became one of the most famous recording studios. The likes of Black Sabbath, Oasis, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, etc. have recorded at Rockfield.

What makes this Documentary so great, is the history and stories that have come out of this studio. Freddy Mercury and Queen recorded early sessions of what would later become Bohemian Rhapsody, Ozzy Osbourne stated that they just went up, got high, and made music that later became some of the hits of Black Sabbath and so forth. With other studios like Abbey Road recording music at the same time, it truly is incredible that this small little farm secured such incredible talents and record some of the most recognizable music we have today. The farm is still going strong!  

By Justin Waldman

A.rtificial I.mmortality is incredibly interesting Documentary asking us the difficult questions of what if we could place our mind and moreover conscious in an AI program. While this has been explored throughout countless fictitious films, the Documentary scratches the surface of the science, moral questions, and real possibilities of artificial immortality. The Documentary features several interviews with Nick Bostrom, Douglas Rushkoff, Ben Goertzel, Deepak Chopra and Hiroshi Ishiguro. Deepak Chopra wants to become a new AI himself, similar to an Alexa or Siri , but provide his insight and therapeutic methods by AI.

While A.rtificial I.mmortality focuses on the science and real possibilities of AI, it just scratches the surface. It does not bog down in specifics or other realms of artificial immortality, which works as it asks the audience to explore further on their own volition. It gives a taste of what there is to discover, while providing enough context to satisfy those just wanting to have a bare bones understanding of the world of AI.

By Justin Waldman

The Face of Anonymous explores the powers of “Hacktivist” group Anonymous while focuses on Commander X specifically. Anonymous is the group behind cyber-attacks and supporter of Wikileaks while getting justice for the voiceless. However, The Face of Anonymous focuses solely on one member, Commander X – real name Christopher Mark Doyon – who is currently wanted by the FBI. One of the many things that Commander X is responsible for is hacking VISA, Paypal and Mastercard for no longer allowing people to support Wikileaks. This is initially what lead the FBI to investigate him as his abilities were now known to the highest law force in the world.

The Face of Anonymous gives us candid interviews with Mark himself, who has not made himself shy to the Hot Docs festival, as well as journalists who talk about the impact Commander X has had on the virtual and real world. There is some interesting thoughts and ideas that Commander X finishes with, specifically pertaining to the 2016 US election.

By Justin Waldman

Have you heard of Sparks? Have you not heard of Sparks? Quite frankly it doesn’t matter if you know the British/non British band, The Sparks Brothers is an excellent Documentary. Ron and Russell Mael have been making and performing music for over 50 years, going through reinventions of sound and style throughout their career. They managed to create sounds before they became popular, accused of plagiarizing themselves as their sound has inspired countless acts.

With wonderful direction from Edgar Wright, The Sparks Brothers encapsulates all of their music, style, and influence throughout fifty years of music and life. They left the United States to go to the UK where they were incredibly more popular, to creating an entire Synth album in the late ’70s, everything the Sparks have done has been criticized and revolutionary. Wright’s direction is flawless throughout the Documentary, providing every ounce of insight for the audience that is possible for Sparks.

The only issue that lays within this otherwise incredible and fun Documentary is the amount of information we are given. It gives a thorough and extensive look at Sparks throughout their entire career, and what could have changed if one thing or another changed. However, having never known of Sparks (by name) prior The Sparks Brothers, this Film was eye-opening and engaging.

By Justin Waldman

The best part of being able to watch Documentaries at home this year, is being able to enjoy proper meals while indulging in wonderful stories. Before you watch Come Back Anytime assure that you have a hearty bowl of delicious incredible ramen in your hands as you will be salivating throughout the entire Documentary. It focuses on Masamoto and Kazuko Ueda and their ramen shop in Tokyo. The Film shifts back and forth between the ramen shop that evolved from just serving standard ramen, to a variety of different ramens and then alcohol and becoming a true community staple. While the other part of the Documentary focuses on Masamoto and his life outside of the ramen shop.

There are a lot of touching moments throughout Come Back Anytime, but one in particular truly encapsulates what food means to people. Masamoto and Kazuko closed up their previous shop and moved to Tokyo and one of their former customers found them again, after searching for them after he discovered they no longer were at their former location and the immense joy that was expressed truly shows what the power of food and community means to everyone. Come Back Anytime will make you appreciate community and food more than before, so order from your favourite local Ramen shop and enjoy this delicious Doc!

A new Trailer has arrived for LUCA which is coming this June to Disney+!

Synopsis:

Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface. The voice cast features Jacob Tremblay as Luca Paguro, Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto Scorfano, Emma Berman as Giulia Marcovaldo, Saverio Raimondo as town bully Ercole Visconti, Maya Rudolph as Luca’s mom Daniela, Marco Barricelli as Giulia’s dad Massimo, Jim Gaffigan as Luca’s dad Lorenzo,  Sandy Martin as Luca’s grandma, and Giacomo Gianniotti as a local fisherman. Pixar Animation Studios’ 24^th feature film is directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) and produced by Andrea Warren (“Lava,” “Cars 3”).  Award-winning composer Dan Romer (“Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Maniac”) created the score.

LUCA arrives on Disney+ June 18, 2021.

(Photo/video credit: Disney/Pixar)

By George Kozera

Lukas Graham achieved fame and critical success in a relatively short amount of time. With having access to the group years before they made it big worldwide, 7 YEARS OF LUKAS GRAHAM is a fascinating account of a group starting small then gaining momentum, overcoming barricades and hitting milestone after milestone. A number one hit. Numerous Grammy nominations. Dealing with the death of a parent, then finally become a parent themselves. What is most admirable about what this Documentary presents is its complete honesty in the portrayal. Rather than going the standard rags-to-riches route, whitewashing anything that can be perceived as negative, this Movie is brutally honest. To be perfectly frank, lead singer, Lukas Forchhammer, does not come across as someone you’d really want to hang out and a have a beer with. He can be petty and petulant and obstinate. He is also supremely talented and must be very secure with himself to allow to be seen warts and all and not use his power as a celebrity to censor the “seamier” scenes.

This is an accomplished Documentary. I enjoyed all the music and concert scenes. I enjoyed the interactions between the band members and their managers and producers. “7 Years” is a genuinely catchy pop song and 7 YEARS OF LUKAS GRAHAM is authentically unique and entertaining.

By George Kozera

When the voices begin to crack on the members of the Stockholm Boys’ Choir as they approach puberty and decide they wish to continue to sing in a choir as they inch their way to adulthood, they enter what can only be best described as a musical limbo. With the help of an assistant, these young boys tackle songs that best suit their “developing” voices until they are old enough to sing in traditional choirs. THE VOICE BREAK CHOIR is an utterly charming 29 minute long Documentary that focuses on a number of 13 and 14 year old boys who talk openly about their aspirations and dreams for the future. It should be required viewing for mothers who wonder whatever happened to their young baby boys when they reach that age!