Tag: documentary

The Art of INTO THE BOTTLE: follow-up doc to SOMM and its incredible aesthetic

The Art of INTO THE BOTTLE: follow-up doc to SOMM and its incredible aesthetic

If you’ve been browsing iTunes at all over the past week you would have already spotted Into the Bottle’s bold spot at #1 documentary since its surprise early release in the US and Canada (now available worldwide). And it’s not just for any reason, either; the…

<i>Bears</i> Disneynature’s doc that’s narration makes for an hour and a half of laughs

Bears Disneynature’s doc that’s narration makes for an hour and a half of laughs

“The salmon are coming!” BEARS, the fifth venture from Disneynature (you might have seen Monkey Kingdom, Oceans, or African Cats), was not playing at very many theaters in town to my surprise, because the trailer just looked so darn cute I couldn’t understand why this…

From the creators of <i>SOMM</i>: <i>The Art of Butchery</i>

From the creators of SOMM: The Art of Butchery

“Sometimes if you want to see a film, you have to make it yourself” One thing I love about cinema is watching a particular movie maker’s style progress over time and then never failing to be being completely fascinated by the tedious efforts put in…

SOMM: A funny documentary about the journey in becoming a noble wine connoisseur aka Master Sommelier

SOMM: A funny documentary about the journey in becoming a noble wine connoisseur aka Master Sommelier

“Our job is to not make picking a wine off a restaurant wine list like playing a game of Russian roulette” I’ve been waiting to see Jason Wise’s documentary SOMM for what seems like an eternity now, so when it finally came out a couple…

So you think you’re a wine snob?: the SOMM documentary’s official trailer is out with a June 21st premiere date

So you think you’re a wine snob?: the SOMM documentary’s official trailer is out with a June 21st premiere date

“It’s a lot more than just grape juice.” When it comes to wine, I’m all, “OK I like a nice dry merlot but not any of that sweet stuff,” meaning: I’ve got a lot to learn. But if you’re lucky enough to be in the presence…