Documentaries

Who Kill WCW? Miniseries Review BY Ryan Balkwill

Plot: Explores WCW’s downfall through interviews revealing management issues, creative missteps, and the fierce Monday Night Wars competition that led to its demise. This miniseries was Okay Pros: Hearing all fresh opinions from former WCW Wrestlers, staff, producers and industry people helped to add new ground on their time during this period in wrestling history. …

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The Truth vs. Alex Jones Docummenty Review by Ryan Balkwill 

Premise: Families of victims from the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting take radio host Alex Jones to court for spreading conspiracies and lies. This Documentary was Very Good. Pros: It is sharing showing the photo & evidence of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and how upsetting the aftermath was for everyone involved. I like hearing from all the …

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Disney+’s Jim Henson Idea Man Documentary Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary, Biography Directed by Ron Howard Written by Mark Monroe Executive Producers: Paul Crowder, Meredith Kaulfers, Michael Rosenberg Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Imagine Documentaries, The Jim Henson Company Distributed by Disney+ Plot: This Documentary will feature interviews of fans of Jim Hensons work, intersped with footage from Jim Henson’s works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that …

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Vice TV’s Dark Side of The Ring Season 5 Review BY rYAN balkwill

Plot: Exploring the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling and trying to find the truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality. Season 5 of Dark side of the ring was Quite Good. Pros: I like having a huge portion of this season focusing on individual subject(s) like Earthquake, Buff Bagwell, Harley …

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Apple TV+’s STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces Docuseries Review by Ryan Balkwill

Plot: Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin. This Docuseries was very good. Pros: I did like how it goes through many highlights of his career as both a comic, producer, witter & actor. I was surprised to hear how him went in debt into his upbringing glowing up. & I like how …

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The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson Docuseries Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary, Directed by Barry Ronan Produced by Jemma Chisnall, Dani Carpanen, David Glover, Mark Raphael Starring: Kate Fleetwood Executive Producers: David Glover, Mark Raphael Network: Channel 4 Plot: A revealing look at Boris Johnson’s spectacular rise and fall by talking to the people closest to him, both friends and enemies. Using incredible rarely-seen archive …

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Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV DocuSeries Review by Ryan Balkwill

Plot:  A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s. This docuseries was Head scratching and emotional.   Pros: I like how it highlight the discussion on the treatment of kids in entertainment and mental health. I was pleasantly surprised to see …

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Timeless Heroes: Indians Jones and Harrison Ford Documentary Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary, Biography Directed by Laurent Bouzereau Produced by Trisha Brunner, Anna Yeager Casts: Harrison Ford Music by Raphaelle Thibaut Editing by Jeff Pickett Network: Disney+ Plot: The team explores Harrison Ford’s enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the “Indiana Jones” franchise and the impact and …

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Vice TV’s Dark side of the 2000s Season 1 Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary Developed by Insight Productions Railsplitter Pictures Narrated by Mark McGrath Distributor: Vice on TV Plot: From outrageous shock jocks and record breaking reality TV, to the rise of celebrity gossip and the downward spiral of a child star, these untold tales of the new millennium all have a dark side. Season 1 of Dark Side …

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Netflix’s Beckham Documentary Series Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Sport, Documentary Directed by Fisher Stevens Written by Alexander Hodgson Produced by Billie Shepherd, John Battsek, Nicola Howson, Fisher Stevens. Starring: David Beckham Music by Camilo Forero, Anze Rozman Executive producers: David Beckham, David Gardner, Josef Kaplicky, Gary Neville, Jonathan Sides, Craig South.   Cinematography: Tim Cragg Edited by Michael Harte Distributed by: Netflix. The plot: With never-before-seen footage, …

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