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Author Archives: Dan Schindel
Dan Schindel is Associate Editor for Documentary at Hyperallergic. He lives and works in New York.
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A Documentary Lets David Wojnarowicz Speak Again
Wojnarowicz features selections from hundreds of hours of personal recordings the artist left behind after his 1992 death.
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League, an Invaluable Historical Document of the Age of the Fan
The result of a years-long fan campaign, the massive reedit of 2017’s much-maligned Justice League holds many lessons about contemporary film culture, production, and editing.
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The History of Atomic Warfare in a Sprawling Installation
Inspired by nuclear weapon control centers, the bomb at Pioneer Works begins with the first atom bomb tests and traces its story to the present day.
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An Easy Guide to Watching This Year’s Oscar Nominees
Here’s how to stream the Academy’s favorite movies of 2020, including Mank, Judas and the Black Messiah, Minari, and more.
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In the Forests of Italy, Old Men Search for Truffles With Their Dogs
The documentary The Truffle Hunters looks at a dying way of life.
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The Latest French Films, From Trans Stories to a Travelogue With a Donkey
The virtual 26th edition of Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous with French Cinema presents both the latest popular and arthouse movies from France.
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Stream Westerns That Center Black Cowboys
Some highlights from the Criterion Channel’s new series Black Westerns.
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Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland’s Long-Lost Comedy Tour for Antiwar Troops
Suppressed upon release and stuck in obscurity for decades, the Vietnam War documentary F.T.A. has been restored.
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Filmmakers Propose Solutions to the Climate Crisis
The second annual Climate Action Film Festival features both movies and discussions on how to effectively fight climate change.
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The Future Will Be Streamed to You
In 2021, every single blockbuster under the WarnerMedia umbrella will be going straight to HBO Max. How does this bode for the future of movie theaters?
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From High Scores to Classic Donkey Kong, these Docs Take On Video Games
From the creative process behind indie games to the surprisingly compelling fights for world-record scores, here are some great films to stream about gaming.