“Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That quote, coined in the late 19th century by English historian and politician Lord Acton, would serve as a perfect tagline for the upcoming three-part HBO docuseries Ren Faire by director Lance Oppenheim. The first hour of the limited series, what Oppenheim describes as a “docu-fantasia,” premiered at SXSW 2024 and will turn up on
Read MoreAs any other rebellious American teenager, of course, I watched American Pie when I shouldn’t have. Everyone and I do mean everyone my age remembers “Jim’s Dad” who was played the comedy icon Eugene Levy. The laughter didn’t stop there, as Levy made several appearances in the vastly successful franchise. Beyond that, he regained newfound fame with his son Daniel Levy
Read MoreSuperpowered: The DC Story is a new series that explores the world of DC Comics and its superheroes. Celebrating over 85 years of superhero storytelling, this series will take you on a journey through the rich history of DC Comics, from their first appearances of superheroes in comic books to their popular adaptations in movies and TV series. The 3-part documentary
Read MoreDowney’s Dream Cars delves deep into the world of automotive excellence and showcasing a seamless blend of passion, historical insights, and the magnetic presence of host Robert Downey Jr. This captivating series takes viewers on an exhilarating journey through time, design, and the stories behind some of the most iconic vehicles in history. With its outstanding production values, informative content, and
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger has had one of the more interesting careers in all of Hollywood. He is the subject of the new Netflix Limited Series Arnold. The three-episode docuseries divulges the three phases of Arnold. First, it takes a look at the Athlete and how Arnold got his start as a bodybuilder. Then, it looks at Arnold the Actor and his rise
Read MorePrehistoric Planet is a documentary series on Apple TV+ that combines state-of-the-art realistic animation with stunning cinematography to transport viewers back to the Cretaceous period, 66 million years ago. The series features never-before-seen “footage” of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in their natural habitats. Sir David Attenborough, the legend of documentary series like Planet Earth, even narrates it. Executive Produced by
Read MoreStill: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a very powerful and emotional biographical documentary. It chronicles the life and struggles of beloved by many actor Michael J. Fox, as he battles with Parkinson’s disease. Directed by Davis Guggenheim, the film offers an intimate and insightful look at the actor’s life, from his early days as a rising star to his ongoing
Read MoreFor over a decade now, Jeremy Renner has played a hero on screen, as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As one of the only heroes in the MCU without fancy technology or psychedelic powers, Renner has impressed as Clint Barton, bringing a sense of real heroism to a comic book world. Now with Disney’s newest series Rennervations coming to their
Read MoreArriving later this week on Disney+, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth explores a subject that most people come into conflict with at least once in their life, aging. Be it the increasing number of candles on our birthday cake, the gray hairs and laugh lines, or even the sore and tired backs and knees as we grow older. Don’t get me started
Read MoreDisney+ has provided us with a new incredible space documentary series of 6 episodes that encapsulates the missions to repair a leak on the AMS (Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer). Among the Stars is a well-spent adventure on the ISS as we go from the pre-planning of the AMS repair, rushed preparation of the backup crew, and the tense trials put in front
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