Documentaries

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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Peacock’s Angle Documentary Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary, Sport Directed by Alex Perry Starring: Kurt Angle, David Angle, Eric Angle and much more. Music by Kevin Riepl Cinematography by Matthew Chavez, Micheal Dwyer, Travis Hoffman, Josh Saideman & Yvgeniy Zhuk Editing by Ian Wittenber Network: Peacock The Angle documentary was vrey good. Pros: I like how they shown more footage from …

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VICE TV’S Dark Side Of The Ring Season 4 Review BY Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Professional wrestling, Documentary Developed by Jason Eisener Directed by Jason Eisener Narrated by Chris Jericho Producer:Vice Studios Canada Production company: Vice Studios Canada Distributor: Vice on TV 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 4 of Dark …

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Netflix’s Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators Documentary Miniseries Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Documentary Directed by Jared Hess & Tony Vainuku Produced by JD Quicquaro Starring: Dan “Nitro” Clark, Lori “Ice” Fetrick, Debbie “Storm” Clark, Erika “Diamond” Andersch Bunker & Jim “Laser” Kalafat. Music by John Hancock, Mark Orton Executive producers: Tony Vainuku, Jared Hess, Ross M. Dinerstein, Danny Lee Clark, Peter Sussman, Kyle McCutcheon, Chris Koras Cinematography: Jeff Powers, Corey C. Waters, Edited by Tanner Christensen Distributed by: Netflix. …

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Stan Lee Documentary Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Biography, Documentary Directed by David Gelb Produced by David Gelb, Brian McGinn, Jason Sterman Starring: Stan Lee. Music by Michael Dean Parson, Scott Michael Executive producers:  Gill Champion, Andy Heyward, Jamie McBriety, Jeff Redmond, Sarah Regan. Cinematography:  T. Hunter McCann, Ernesto Romeli Edited by Jamie Garland, James Long, Andrew McAllister Production companies: Supper Club, Marvel Studios, …

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