What Documentaries Do You Recommend?

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Vipp

Nos i couldn't agree more with you on that, Anvil really is a truly heartbreaking/warming film. Even if you're not into Metal the film is still a must see.

It's about men who want to succeed, who happen to be in a long-standing, but aspiring, heavy metal band and it's the 'against the odds' aspect which makes it so human. They could really be doing anything, whether it's motor racing, building a company or running a gym, but it because they are such wonderful people which makes it such a great film.

Speaking of motor racing, Senna is one of the best documentaries I've seen in the last few years and I imagine it is the sort of film which will appeal to those – like Mark Kermode – who neither know anything, nor care about F1. He liked it so much that he gave it the 'Kermode Award' for best documentary. Another recipient of the award was the brilliant You've Been Trumped, which shows why Donald Trump is such a polarising figure and loathed by many.

[Inspector Abberline]

soz if this has already been mentioned,haven't seen it but it looks a must see.

[Inspector Abberline]

Well little did I know that this has had a dvd release,looks German but has both English subs and lang,so may be worth a punt,rodders.

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[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Louise Brooks: Looking for Lulu (1998)

A fascinating hour long documentary narrated by Shirley MaClaine about the life and career of Hollywood legend Louise Brooks.

Featuring anecdotes from an archive interview from the 70's with Brooks herself, this is a thoughtful, amusing and occasionally tragic look at how a lifestyle ruined a movie career.

Featuring lots of clips from her films, many of which do not have a home video release and many of them rather rare including her first ever screen appearance and her last role alongside John Wayne in an early western, and interviews with her family, friends, as well as Hollywood stars like Roddy McDowell, make this an essential look at the life of a Hollywood great.

Best quote - "She saw masturbation as an art form"

I have to admit i only saw Louise in a film - Pandora's Box - for the first time two days ago, and i feel completely under her spell. So much so that after watching this doc last night i turned off Argento's Deep Red out of impatience and agitation to watch Pandora's Box again.

[demonknight]

The Life of Death;

A two hour long doc on how you would like to die, how your own impending death affects your outlook, how it affects your work and how it affects the people who matter in your life. Talking heads include, Caroline Munro, Tony Timpone, Scooter McCrae, Lloyd Kaufman and Don May. Good documentary, but the running time could have been shortened by about 30 - 40 minutes.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I have to admit i only saw Louise in a film - Pandora's Box - for the first time two days ago, and i feel completely under her spell.

She really is utterly bewitching on screen.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

She really is utterly bewitching on screen.

I ordered Diary of a Lost Girl earlier today.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

I ordered Diary of a Lost Girl earlier today.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Have you got it?

Is the 40 page book good?

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

Have you got it?

Is the 40 page book good?

Yes, I have - I picked the BD up in the Eureka's last sale for £7.99

I think the booklet is actually longer than 40 pages from memory and makes for an interesting read. It even includes some writing from Brooks herself.