Tokyo Girls is an emotionally complex and ambiguous documentary from Director Penelope Buitenhuis that explores the lives of four hostesses in Tokyo. The film follows each of these girls navigating the difficulties and complexities of being a hostess in Japan, as well as their own personal struggles and relationships. The documentary gives viewers an intimate … Read more
For more than half a century, the tobacco industry has been shrouded in lies, deception, and scandal. From the United States in 1953 to Africa today, the issue of individual responsibility versus corporate greed has been a continuous source of contention. This powerful documentary sheds light on some of the more shocking practices that have … Read more
The Courtlands Hotel in Hove, United Kingdom is owned by one of the wealthiest and most controversial figures in Britain, Nicholas van Hoogstraten. His business empire spans three continents with a reported net worth of £800 million, including property, mines, farms, art, shares and money lending. In July 2002 he was arrested for manslaughter following … Read more
The Chosen Ones, the documentary series from VICE, is taking a fascinating look into American masculinity. Hosted by UK Correspondent Gavin Haynes, the show takes a journey across the United States to analyze how men are redefining what it means to be “macho” in today’s society. From competitive eating contests to stay-at-home dads challenging traditional … Read more
In the two-hour PBS Frontline documentary “Netanyahu at War,” viewers get to explore the life of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his turbulent political career. It paints a portrait of Netanyahu’s ascension to power, as well as the unprecedented feud between him and the former US President Barack Obama. The United States and Israel … Read more
The documentary Give Me Sex Jesus takes a deep dive into the Evangelical Purity Movement, a movement that revolves around abstinence before marriage. The film follows several individuals who believe in the teachings of the movement and adhere to them without hesitation or regret, as well as those who have felt ostracized and shamed by … Read more
Timothy Leary was an enthusiastic advocate of the exploration and experimentation of psychedelics, specifically LSD. Starting in 1960, Leary conducted numerous studies on the effects of psychedelics on prison inmates and subsequently himself and his colleagues. At this time, LSD was not yet prohibited by law and so Leary pursued his research undeterred. The psychedelic … Read more
Since the release of his debut film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 1985, Tim Burton has become one of the world’s most iconic filmmakers and visual artists. His unique style, defined by its dark yet whimsical use of color and imaginative storytelling, has earned him an ardent fan base around the globe. Now, Screen Rant is … Read more
The Girl Who Became Three Boys is a documentary that will have you questioning the depths of human nature and the complex web of deception that can be woven when one feels the need to escape their true self. Gemma Barker was an 18-year-old girl who created three separate online identities in order to better … Read more
Tia McCarthy is a seven-year-old girl who was born with a rare disorder that leaves her esophagus unattached from her stomach. This medical mystery continues to baffle the medical community, and Tia has been living on liquid nutrition injected directly into her abdomen since she was four months old. Her mother, desperate for answers, seeks … Read more