Category Archives: Documentary

Documentary, No Spoiler Reviews

BEING EDDIE (2025) The Things I Liked…

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Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix
Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix

Director Angus Wall’s biography/documentary about American actor and stand-up comic Eddie Murphy is the good time I hoped it would be.

Watching Being Eddie had me feeling like a guest in Murphy’s beautiful family home, as he, along with family, peers and friends, reminisced about his life and career. Not while they were all in the same room, mind you. Even though that would have been fun too, kind of like this gem. The likes of Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Pete Davidson, Jamie Foxx, and Kevin Hart featured as talking heads in different locations.

I enjoyed the look back at some of his most celebrated works. From his stint as a Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member to his more recent projects. I appreciated hearing about the stories behind the movies and stand-up comedy specials, and about how he navigated the weight of his own superstardom.

Thankfully, just as I imagined, while learning about what makes one of my favourite comics tick, I also got to hear some fresh jokes as he talked and told stories. A naturally funny person simply can’t help but amuse.

Being Eddie is a must for fans of his work. If only to relive some of the great times you had because he was dedicated.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Animation, Documentary, History

PREHISTORIC PLANET – ICE AGE (2025): New Trailer For Ice Age Documentary, Narrated By Tom Hiddleston…

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From executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, Prehistoric Planet – Ice Age is a new animated natural history five-part docuseries that follows the award-winning Prehistoric Planet (2022).

Narrated by Tom Hiddleston and featuring original music by Hans Zimmer, among others, we are invited to a time millions of years after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

‘Creatures that defy imagination‘ sounds exactly right.

I’m sure I could never have imagined a ‘snow sloth.’ Now I’m wondering how long polar bears have been around, because my imagination, however flawed, is telling me they may be the reason snow sloths are no more.

Are you also down to relax while watching the meditatively slow movement of some snow sloths?

Prehistoric Planet – Ice Age Release Dates: November 26th, 2025, Apple TV+

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Documentary

BEING EDDIE (2025): New Trailer For Eddie Murphy Documentary…

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Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix
Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix

Being Eddie is the brand new Angus Wall-directed biography/documentary that offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of American actor and stand-up comic, Eddie Murphy.

I’ve been a Murphy fan since his 1987 comedy special Raw. Granted, I could only watch it on DVD, not live, but his extraordinary comedic talents were clear to me as they were to everybody else.

Thanks to Raw, I then discovered Coming to America (1988) and the Beverly Hills Cop Movies, all of which are absolute classics.

I’m excited to hear the stories about the highs and, undoubtedly, some lows of Murphy’s life and career. I’m also in for some brand new giggles because the gift of funny is inherent in those so gifted.

When did you first become aware of Murphy?

Jamie Foxx, Pete Davidson, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld, Kenan Thompson, Dave Chappelle and Jeffrey Katzenberg also make an appearance.

Being Eddie Release Dates: November 12th, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Documentary

MR. SCORSESE (2025): New Trailer For Documentary About Film Director Martin Scorsese…

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Mr. Scorsese (2025), Martin Scorsese, Apple TV+
Mr. Scorsese (2025), Martin Scorsese, Apple TV+

Apple TV+’s new trailer is Mr. Scorsese, a documentary/biography about legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

Featuring the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert De Niro, Steven Spielberg, Cate Blanchett, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster and more, Mr. Scorsese is a five-part mini-series that somehow feels like an early and personal Christmas present to yours truly.

‘Sign me up for at least 5 hours of this, please!‘

For a documentary about a person who’s exceptional at putting movies together, this trailer had to be good, and I feel that it is. In fact, the pacing and editing had me thinking of the great artwork in The Irishman (2019) teaser trailer.

I look forward to hearing more from Mr. Scorsese and everything those who know and love him most have to say.

Are you also looking forward to this one? I hear Scorsese has a great cameo in Seth Rogen’s The Studio (2025).

Mr. Scorsese Release Dates: October 17th, 2025, Apple TV+…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary, No Spoiler Reviews

WICK IS PAIN (2025): The Things I Liked…

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Wick Is Pain (2025), Keanu Reeves, Lionsgate Films
Wick Is Pain (2025), Keanu Reeves, Lionsgate Films

I’m far from the biggest fan of the John Wick franchise. But, because I appreciate the beautiful audio-visual feast that it is, thanks to the awe-inspiring cinematography, remarkable ‘gun fu’ fight sequences, and all the notable stuntwork, I made time. 

Having now experienced it, I’m certain that Wick is Pain is a must-see for all John Wick fans. Especially since its director, Jeffrey Doe, gives us a well-structured documentary about all the hard work and determination it took to bring the stories to audiences. Pain of various kinds is absolutely involved, but thankfully, plenty of fun too.

Make time for the deep dive into the world of Wick, the history of the creatives involved and the company of Monsieur Reeves. Undoubtedly, for me, the latter is a key highlight. 

Keanu Reeves, John Wick director Chad Stahelski, producers Erica Lee, Basil Iwany, and John Wick stunt double/coordinator Jackson Spidell are some of the key people featured. 

Happy Film Loving,

G