Tag Archives: documentary

Vampires, Aliens, Ghosts, & Walt Disney: July ’16 in Film

Posted on 1 August, 2016 by Lyzette

Although I did watch a satisfactory amount of films this past month, I would have watched a lot more if not for a single, solitary new inclusion to my daily life: Pokemon Go. Yes, it’s true – I have become one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1930's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, 2010's, A Walk to Remember, Adam Shankman, Agnes Varda, Alan Barillaro, Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane, animation, Anna Lee, Break My Fall, British, Cooley High, Dark Star, documentary, Finding Dory, French, Ghostbusters, Imitation of Life, Jennie Livingston, John Carpenter, John Lee Hancock, John M. Stahl, Kanchi Wichmann, Korean, Michael Schultz, Paris is Burning, Park Chan-wook, Paul Feig, Piper, Saving Mr. Banks, The Recipe, The Sandlot, They Live, Thirst, Todd Solondz, Vagabond, Wiener-Dog | Leave a comment

Grey Gardens & Bitter Tears: April ’16 in Film

Posted on 1 May, 2016 by Lyzette

My viewing consistency for April was slightly thwarted by the fact that I went on vacation for about a week near the start of the month. As soon as I came back home, however, I continued on with my trek … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 10 Cloverfield Lane, 1930's, 1970's, 1980's, 2000's, 2010's, Albert Maysles, Black Moon, British, Clio Barnard, Dan Trachtenberg, David Maysles, documentary, Elaine May, Ellen Hovde, French, German, Greenberg, Grey Gardens, horror, Ishtar, James Whale, Louis Malle, Monthly Recap, Muffie Meyer, Nancy Meyers, Noah Baumbach, Nora Ephron, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Sarah Polley, sci-fi, Take This Waltz, The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, The Holiday, The Old Dark House, The Selfish Giant, You've Got Mail | Leave a comment

LADY-DIRECTED DECEMBER #8: Paris is Burning (1990) – dir. Jennie Livingston

Posted on 30 December, 2014 by Lyzette

Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning is a rare, special kind of documentary that also actively engages with the beautiful individuals upon which it focuses. As I’ve stated a few times before, my favorite types of docs are the ones that cover … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady-Directed December, Reviews | Tagged 1990's, documentary, Jennie Livingston, Lady-Directed December, Paris is Burning | 1 Comment

LADY-DIRECTED DECEMBER #4: The Punk Singer (2013) – dir. Sini Anderson

Posted on 12 December, 2014 by Lyzette

I’ve been putting off the documentary The Punk Singer ever since I found out it was playing in theaters last year. Now that I’ve finally gotten around to it, I deeply regret not having seen it sooner; if I had, it would … Continue reading →

Posted in Lady-Directed December, Reviews | Tagged 2010's, documentary, Lady-Directed December, Sini Anderson, The Punk Singer | 2 Comments

Weekly Film Log: March 2 – 8

Posted on 9 March, 2014 by Lyzette

It’s the end of another week! I barely got this post completed in time, but here it is. I do love my History of Animation course and I love writing all about those wonderful cartoons, but it does give me … Continue reading →