Tag Archives: documentaries

Life Dream Status: Backstreet Boys Approve Tell-All Documentary

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMarch 19, 2013 //
Gosling + BSB?
Amelia and Winona's dream come true! Read More »
Letter To AJ
An open letter to AJ McLean on his wedding day. Read More »
BSB vs. One Direction
9 things I know about BSB that I don't know about One D. Read More »

When I was in 7th grade, I ordered an “All-Access Behind The Scenes BSB Experience” VHS tape from a Backstreet Boys fan club Geocities website, and it was composed mostly of footage of them eating quietly in their dressing rooms. To this day it stands as one of the best purchases I ever made, because it allowed me to brag to my friends that I knew, without a doubt, that Kevin Richardson enjoys bagels.

My 7th grade self would be freaking out today, because it’s just been announced that the Backstreet Boys are working on a feature-length documentary about their rise to stardom and massively successful 20-year career… Keep reading »

Are We Ready For The Documentary About Pedophilia?

Ami AngelowiczMay 11, 2012 //
Older Men, Younger Women
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Amazon Bans Book
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Florida Teachers
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For the first time, there’s a documentary that examines the global impact of pedophilia from a sociocultural and historical perspective. “Are All Men Pedophiles?”, which has screened at various festivals this year, explores the question with the help of religious leaders, a psychologist, sexologist, neuroscientist and even a model scout. The film covers everything from the Lolita community (a Japanese fashion subculture oriented around looking a little girl),  to stories of child sexual abuse, to opinions about teen-adult sex. It endeavors to bring out the “other side of the story” by making a distinction between pedophilia (attraction to young children) and hebephilia (clinically defined as attraction to pubescent children). Dutch director Jan-Willem Breure wanted “to confront people with the issue” he was facing himself. The 23-year-old was inspired to make the film (which he funded it himself) when he found himself attracted to girls as young as 15. The girl featured on the film poster which asks, “Do you find me attractive?” is only 14. Keep reading »

“Girl Model” Pulls Back The Curtain On Underage Modeling

Winona Dimeo-EdigerApril 10, 2012 //
The Model Alliance
A new frontier for the protection of fashion models. Read More »
Fashion Photogs Say No
Inez & Vinoodh won't work with underage models. Read More »
New Modeling Rules
Young models will be carded from now on. Read More »
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Nadya was just 13 when she was discovered by a model scout in her native Siberia. She signed a contract, was sent to work the runways in Japan, and ultimately returned to her poor hometown in debt–she spoke no English and no one told her that her living costs would be deducted from her salary. Her story, which is not unlike thousands of other young girls who are caught up in the global modeling machine, is at the center of a new documentary called “Girl Model,” which aims to expose the truth about underage modeling. It’s a truth that can be hard to handle: just watching the two-minute trailer made me feel sick to my stomach … Keep reading »

Hot Doc: “Mr. Rogers & Me” Gets To Know A “Deep And Simple” Man

Amelia McDonell-ParryMarch 16, 2012 //
"Being Elmo"
Meet the man who voices the beloved Muppet. Read More »
Swell Season Doc
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Gloria Steinem Doc
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I am of the mind that Mr. Fred Rogers is one of the best human beings that has ever graced this planet. I have fond memories of watching “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” as a child, and consider him partially responsible for my ability to tie my shoes and fondness for old man cardigans. So I’m very, very excited to see the documentary “Mr. Rogers & Me,” directed by Benjamin Wagner, a former MTV producer who was Mr. Rogers’ neighbor for a summer. Mr. Rogers told him to “spread the message” that “deep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex.” Following Mr. Rogers’ death in 2003, Wagner and his brother “set out to learn more about the man himself and discover what he meant by ‘deep and simple.’” Check out the trailer above; “Mr. Rogers & Me” has a few upcoming screenings and will be released on DVD on March 20. [Mr. Rogers & Me via Laughing Squid]

14 Great Films To Netflix In 2012

Julie GersteinDecember 27, 2011 //
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The Best Of 2011!
Our picks for the best of the year in pop culture, style, sex, and more! Read More »

We’re not movie critics, but we are movie-a-holics. We watch tons and tons of movies (that’s what you do when it’s freezing in New York and you don’t want to leave your apartment, natch). As such, we’ve assembled a very unofficial and unscientific list of our favorite films of 2011. If you missed some of these, no worries! You can catch ‘em all on DVD or Netflix in 2012. We’ve all got our specialties: Jess loves a strong leading lady, I love a documentary and Amelia loves (everybody say it with me) Ryan Gosling. Find something to watch — and love — in 2012. And tell us: what’s your favorite movie of this past year?

I Have “Rabbit Fever”

Ami AngelowiczDecember 3, 2011 //
Porcupine Eats Corn
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Ugly/Cute Animals
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“Rabbit Fever” is a documentary about the hidden America I’ve always wanted to discover. It’s like “Best In Show,” but real, and with rabbits. Gah! I want the giant, white fluffy one! I’m obsessed. I need to be the rabbit queen. And I need to see this film. [Buzzfeed]

Fashion On Film: “God Save My Shoes” Documentary

Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 1, 2011 //

 

Fashion insiders, like Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, and Tom Ford, are no strangers to the fashion-on-film documentary. But with “God Save My Shoes” we get an in-depth look at the relationship women have with their footwear. Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Pierre Hardy, and Bruno Frisoni are a few of the shoe designers who make an appearance in the doc, but some shoe-hoarders, like Dita Von Teese, Kelly Rowland, and Fergie, also speak from the heart about their love for shoes. The documentary will premiere in Paris during fashion week this fall, but we can check out more teasers until “God Save My Shoes” arrives stateside. [Racked] Keep reading »

Beyoncé Thinks She Was A Mermaid In A Past Life

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comJuly 1, 2011 //


I remember being thoroughly fascinated by MTV’s documentary special on Britney Spears, “Britney: For The Record.” And now the network had apparently done the same for Beyoncé. Here is the opening segment of “Year of 4,” which premiered last night. It begins with black and white footage of Beyoncé on the beach. “I’m always happy when I’m surrounded by water. I think I was a mermaid,” she said. “The ocean makes me feel really small and it makes me put my whole life into perspective… it humbles you and makes you feel almost like you’ve been baptized. I feel born again when I get out of the ocean.” Did anyone watch the whole thing last night? Here’s hoping they replay it over the weekend. Luckily, MTV is known for their recycling. [Idolator] Keep reading »

“I Am A Girl” Documentary Looks Like A Sobfest

Jessica WakemanNovember 5, 2010 //

If “Babies” had you in tears, then “I Am A Girl” will be a 16 hanky affair. The Australian documentary, which is made possible by philanthropic donations, will show us the lives of 10 girls around the world to illustrate “the simple fact of being born female means you are more likely to be subjected to violence, disease, poverty and disadvantage than any other group on the planet.” Did you know 62 million girls around the world do not go to school? Or that women under age 20 experience half the sexual assaults in the world? I didn’t. “I Am A Girl” is heavy stuff, but important stuff too — especially for us Americans who sometimes need a reminder that in many ways we’ve been really damn fortunate. [IAmAGirl.com.au] Keep reading »

Adrian Grenier’s Documentary, “Teenage Paparazzo,” Premieres Tonight

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comSeptember 28, 2010 //


Looking for something to watch after the Britney Spears episode of “Glee” tonight? I’ve got the perfect thing. Back in January, Jessica Goldberg told you that “Teenage Paparazzo” was her favorite flick at the Sundance Film Festival. It’s a documentary made by Adrian Grenier—yep, the dude from “Entourage”—and it happens to be premiering tonight on HBO. The film is two-fold. It’s a look at the paparazzi industry, digging into how far photographers will go for shots and how images taken can influence celebrity gossip. And since he’s famous, Adrian interviews stars like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, who are two of the most stalked in Hollywood. But it’s also a closer look at Austin Visschedyk, a 13-year-old paparazzo. Austin finds out where celebrities are going, and either gets a ride from his mom or takes a cab to get there. When he’s done shooting, he runs rather than drives away. And he makes thousands of dollars for a single shot. Yep, this doc sounds like a winner to me. Keep reading »

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