Film
When Documentaries Muddle the Truth Instead of Pursuing It
An abuser is easily redeemed. A future killer's disturbing behavior is passed off as "eccentric." When filmmakers take shortcuts, their art suffers.
Dan Schindel
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Film
Curious and Notable Documentaries From the Toronto International Film Festival
While most buzz tends to focus on future awards contenders, some great nonfiction comes out of TIFF every year. Here's a guide to some of Hyperallergic's favorite docs from the festival.
Film
Short on Substance, The Goldfinch Falters on Screen
The adaptation of Donna Tartt's bestseller sacrifices its nuances to fit in all of its plot points.
Film
What You Shouldn't Miss at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
This year, the world's biggest film festival is bringing a new documentary on Merce Cunningham, an adaptation of the art heist novel The Goldfinch, Agnès Varda's final movie, and so much more.
Art
Decode This New Video Game's Story Using Surveillance Footage
The new game Telling Lies turns players into detectives, having them sort through surveillance footage to understand what to look for and find the truth.
Film
The Dark Crystal Is a Marvelously Imaginative Puppet Series
The Netflix prequel series to the 1982 Jim Henson film faithfully embodies both the craft and spirit of the original.
Film
Stream New Documentaries on Ants, Snails, Hacker Graffiti, The Simpsons, and More
Some exciting things to stream right now include a half-hour monologue on masculinity and abuse, a look at the difficulties of building public housing, and a survey of all the weird and wonderful Simpsons fan creations.
Art
Remembering Richard Williams, the World's Greatest Animator
The genius behind Roger Rabbit and The Thief and the Cobbler brought an unprecedented three-dimensional feeling to traditional animation.
Interview
The Filmmaker Who Investigated One Conspiracy, Only to Uncover Another
Director Mads Brügger talks to Hyperallergic about his new documentary Cold Case Hammarskjöld.
Film
The Specter of Concentration Camps Haunts The Terror: Infamy
The latest season of AMC's supernatural history drama uses the harsh realities of Japanese American internment to weave its horrific tale.
Art
Thrillers and Epic Crime Movies to Stream This Month
From one of the most meticulous heist movies ever made to the most important true crime film.
Film
The 13-Hour Movie La Flor Is Worth It
This labor of love was shot over the course of 10 years in around a dozen countries across South America, Europe, and Asia.