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DANCING WITH THE BIRDS (2019): The Things I Liked…

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Dancing With The Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary
Dancing with the Birds (2019), Netflix Documentary

I enjoyed the new Stephen Fry-narrated Netflix documentary Dancing with the Birds. I saw it mainly for the stunning images of the beautiful birds of paradise. But I couldn’t help but appreciate the moments the film made me realise just how much humans and birds have in common, especially when trying to attract a mate.

The only downside of Dancing with the Birds, for me, is how the whole experience felt oddly unfinished. Perhaps because I’m used to a more thorough telling of an animal/bird/nature story, as per the works of Sir David Attenborough. Whereas Dancing With The Birds focuses purely on the mating rituals/dance routines of some of planet Earth’s most stunning.

Don’t get me wrong, the dance rituals are something to see. So much so that they had me thinking I really could probably do with sharpening my own dance skills. Probably.

Watch Dancing with the Birds for the beautiful images and for the similarities between us and those with feathers, wings, and the gift of flight.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary

LITTLE MISS SUMO (2019): New Trailer For documentary About Female Sumo Wrestling Champion Hiyori Kon…

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Little Miss Sumo (2019), Hiyori, Netflix
Little Miss Sumo (2019), Hiyori, Netflix

Starring female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori Kon, Little Miss Sumo is a new Matt Kay-directed documentary about fighting tradition.

Knowing that existing rules require Hiyori to retire at 21, undeterred, she takes on the task of confronting obstacles both inside and outside the ring in an attempt to help change Japan’s national sport forever.

‘…until the third grade, I never lost a match, not even against the boys.’

I want to learn more about Hiyori’s life in Japan and the existing arguments against a women’s competition. Arguments I expect are in no way justified.

Fingers crossed for an ending with a fair amount of hope for existing and future aspiring female sumo wrestlers.

Little Miss Sumo Release Dates: October 28th, 2019 (US) / Netflix…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary, Drama, Mystery

TELL ME WHO I AM (2019): New Trailer For Documentary About Secrets & Lies Between Twins Alex And Marcus Lewis…

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Tell Me Who I Am (2019), Marcus Lewis, Netflix
Tell Me Who I Am (2019), Marcus Lewis, Netflix

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Tell Me who I Am (2019).

Based on the autobiography by twins Alex and Marcus Lewis. Tell Me Who I Am is the story of what Marcus did at 18 years of age, when he was faced with an ethical dilemma. The dilemma being whether he should tell his twin brother the horrific truth about his life after losing most of his memory in the wake of a motorcycle accident, or decide to make up a whole new idilic one.

As a result of director Ed Perkins’s working with the Lewis brothers, Tell Me Who I Am promises an extraordinary story of love, memory, trauma and personal responsibility.

I need to know how Marcus came to the conclusion that lying to his brother was the best option. Misguided good intentions – and perhaps, guilt had a little something to do with it. This should be interesting.

Tell Me Who I Am Release Dates: October 18th, 2019 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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THE GREAT HACK (2019): New trailer For Netflix Documentary About The Cambridge Analytica Scandal…

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The Great Hack (2019), Netflix
The Great Hack (2019), Netflix

Read my spoiler-free movie review of The Great Hack (2019).

Directed by Karim Amer and Jehane Noujaim, The Great Hack is the new Netflix documentary about the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal. A documentary that will examine the scandal through the roles of several affected persons.

Featured individuals include Carole Cadwalladr, David Carroll, Brittany Kaiser and Julian Wheatland.

‘Data is the most valuable asset on earth‘

I’ve probably heard someone say those precise words before but I’m not sure it really sank in. That’s likely because the words weren’t accompanied by what sounds like a soundtrack inspired by Composer Hans Zimmer’s brilliant work on Inception (2010).

I say all that to say, I’m interested to see how the documentary will be concluded. I want o know the solutions and how quickly they’re likely to become a reality. I also just want to know if I really will be shocked by the extent of the surveillance.

The Great Hack Release Dates: July 24th, 2019 (US & Internet)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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INTO THE INFERNO (2016): New Trailer For Active Volcanoes Documentary From Werner Herzog…

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Into The Inferno (2016), Werner Herzog Volcano Documentary
Into The Inferno (2016), Werner Herzog Volcano Documentary

Into The Inferno  is the latest Netflix documentary from writer/director Werner Herzog; one about exploring the active volcanoes of the world.

Volcanoes are dangerous, yes. But they’re also incredibly beautiful and that’s why I have to watch and marvel at earth’s beauty from the comfort of a warm seat.  Science isn’t a strength of mine, so, maybe I’ll learn a thing or ten as well.

Into The inferno Release Dates: October 28th, 2016 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G