Quincy Jones, Will.i.am, John Legend and more celebrate the transcendent musical achievements of Sérgio Mendes in the trailer for the new documentary about the legendary Brazilian musician, In the Key of Joy. The clip opens with Mendes, in a voiceover, proclaiming his affection for a particular word in English, “Serendipity,” …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'The Punisher,' Lorena Bobbitt Doc, 'Billions'
It’s a big week for streaming service trailers — we’ve got one Hulu doc on the world’s most famous sex doctor, and no less than five (!) Netflix-related projects dropping clips. Plus Amazon gives us a brief peek at its Jordan Peele-produced Lorena Bobbitt doc, and YouTube shows off its …
Read More »Why 'Sympathy for the Devil' Is Still an Essential Rolling Stones Movie
As fly-on-the-wall rock-doc experiences go, there are few more thrilling than the first 10 minutes of Jean-Luc Godard‘s 1968 film Sympathy for the Devil. After the opening credits silently roll, we’re immediately transported to London’s Olympic Studios in the June of 1968, where the Rolling Stones are recording what will …
Read More »10 Best TV Shows to See in Feb.: Tupac & Biggie, Clapton Doc and More
Yes, the TV season kicks back in full swing following the winter hiatus that often seeps into the first half of January – which means what, exactly? How about a few high-profile premieres (including welcome regular gigs for small-screen favorites Glenn Howerton, Christina Hendricks and Parks and Rec alumna Retta)? …
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