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Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is an Italian-American man in his 80s. He is seated on a couch, wearing a blue collared shirt, and is laughing. There is a full bookcase behind him.

Why Does the New Scorsese Documentary Ignore Marty’s Docs?

by Pat Mullen
October 17, 2025October 20, 2025
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The documentary series Mr. Scorsese proves frequently enlightening with its look at Martin Scorsese's filmography: but why does it ignore his docs?

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A man clad in cultural regalia dances with the sun setting in the backdrop

How Under the Arbor Celebrates the Collective Spirit of Powwow

by Nidhil Vohra
August 15, 2025
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An interview with Under the Arbor director Hayley Morin and producer Mack Stannard about capturing Powwow celebrations and the personalities behind them.

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Beatles ’64 Review: Revisiting America’s “Beatles Era”

by Pat Mullen
November 28, 2024
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Some newly restored and never-before-seen footage by Albert Maysles and David Maysles is the reason to see Beatles '64, the latest doc on the Fab Four.

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Cutting to the Chase with Thelma Schoonmaker

by Jason Gorber
May 13, 2024
Features/Interviews

An interview with film editor Thelma Schoonmaker about Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger and her collaborations with Martin Scorsese.

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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger Review: Technicolor Dreams

by Pat Mullen
April 29, 2024July 26, 2024
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In Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger Martin Scorsese presents a deep dive on two filmmakers who inspired him.

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Hot Docs Announces First Titles for 2024 Festival

by Pat Mullen
March 12, 2024
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Hot Docs announces first titles for its 2024 festival including American Cats, Red Fever, Union, Power, Never Look Away,and Born Hungry.

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A Wolfpack Called Ernesto Review: When iPhones are the New Vérité

by Liam Lacey
April 30, 2023
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If iPhones are the new cinema vérité, as Martin Scorsese suggests, then the true crime doc A Wolfpack Called Ernesto is the future.

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Salvatore, Shoemaker of Dreams Review: The Shoe Fits

by Pat Mullen
November 17, 2022June 6, 2023
Reviews

Luca Guadagnino offers a doc portrait of shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo that's chic and comfy in Salvatore, Shoemaker of Dreams.

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Cannes 2021: Todd Haynes’ Velvet Underground Is a Definitive Portrait

by Jason Gorber
July 25, 2021October 16, 2021
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Haynes’ film is quite simply one of the best of the breed. This is easily a definitive portrait of the band that feels like the Velvets’ last testament.

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Pretend It’s a City Review: A Lebowitz Love Letter to Urban Life

by Pat Mullen
January 7, 2021August 17, 2021
Reviews

On one hand, Pretend It’s a City is an engaging portrait of Fran Lebowitz, but on the other, it’s an essential time capsule of pre-COVID city life. I haven’t laughed so heartily

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Chef Masaki Saito brings cutting edge realness in Still Single.

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📅 October 24, 6:30 PM
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@vancityreynolds and @clinhanks tell us why John Candy: I Like Me invites an important conversation about mental health and captures the star's iconic Canadianness. 🇨🇦

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