Magnolia Pictures Archive
Nostalgia never grows old, nor do our spirits. Lance Oppenheim’s orgiastic documentary definitely delights with his wonderful examination of a Florida retirement community in “Some Kind of Heaven.” Taking place in the Villages, America’s largest retirement community in Florida, “Some Kind of Heaven” examines the unique utopia
Grab a pint and pull up ye chair to hear about legendary singer, songwriter Shane MacGowan in “Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan.” Prolific music video director and documentarian Julien Temple triumphs in a heartfelt, humorous and exciting exploration of the iconic Pogues’ frontman.
The best documentary filmmaker right now is not named Alex Gibney, Steven James or Michael Moore, but Alex Winter. Once again, Winter wows audiences and takes them on a most excellent adventure with “Zappa.” Frank Zappa’s impact and influence is undeniable in the music industry. He was
“Out Stealing Horses” is an entertaining examination about memories and possesses an emotionally eloquent and stunning performance by the spectacular Stellan Skarsgård. Writer/director Hans Petter Moland delivers an amazing adaptation about memory loss and is a must watch! Death doesn’t always define us, but how we cope
Never be afraid to stand up for injustice. For over 60 years, John Lewis’ activism has shaped the hearts and minds of countless generations and Dawn Porter’s documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble” hopes to inspire some more. John Lewis has been at the forefront of social activism
Rumors keep running rampant when movie theaters will officially open. Most moviegoers and experts speculate the middle of July with Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” hopefully saving big theater chains like the heavily in debt AMC chain. This Friday Californians will be once again allowed to attend the movies
“Slay The Dragon” is the most important, insightful film of 2020. If there’s one movie you need to see this year it’s “Slay The Dragon.” Something important occurred after Barrack Obama’s election in 2008, a well-funded partisan initiative to increase investing in key swing states was implemented
Hollywood’s best kept secret, Zoey Deutch, lights up the screen in one of the year’s best surprises with “Buffaloed.” Deutch demonstrates why she’s quickly becoming the next best thing. Twentysomething Peg Dahl (Deutch) has always dreamed big and been ambitious. Every year she’s become even more determined
