Contributions from Ed Gibbs | Little White Lies

Contributor Ed Gibbs

Elderly man in striped clothing seated at a director's chair with "Jerry Lewis" text on it.
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From Darkness to Light – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

The true sto­ry behind Jer­ry Lewis’ myth­i­cal, unseen fias­co, The Day the Clown Cried, is final­ly revealed, with the King of Com­e­dy him­self weigh­ing in.
A group of musicians performing on stage, with guitars, drums, and a man singing into a microphone. The stage is dimly lit with red and white lighting, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere.
Review

Meet Me in the Bathroom

by Ed Gibbs

New York’s pre‑9/​11 music scene is revis­it­ed in this suit­ably lo-fi doc­u­men­tary from the mak­ers of Shut Up and Play the Hits.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Vibrant, abstract flower arrangement with bold magenta, orange, and green hues.
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Moonage Daydream – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

This mul­ti-sen­so­ry look at David Bowie’s life and career is an all-con­sum­ing affair that explores and safe­guards the man’s legacy.
A group of musicians performing on stage, with guitars, drums, and a man singing into a microphone. The stage is dimly lit with red and white lighting, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere.
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Meet Me in the Bathroom – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

New York’s pre‑9/​11 music scene is revis­it­ed in this suit­ably lo-fi doc­u­men­tary from the mak­ers of Shut Up and Play the Hits.
A pensive woman with a shaved head resting her hands on her face, gazing directly at the camera in a black and white portrait.
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Nothing Compares – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

A direct and inti­mate look at the tur­bu­lent life of Irish singer Sinead O’Connor.
Animated characters in a desert setting, one with angel wings, engaging in a confrontation.
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We Met in Virtual Reality – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

The first fea­ture doc to be shot entire­ly inside the world of social VR is a rich, uplift­ing experience.
Two men in dark clothing peer through window frames made of white curtains.
Review

The Sparks Brothers

by Ed Gibbs

Edgar Wright’s trib­ute to two of his musi­cal heroes is an exhil­a­rat­ing look back over a unique pop career.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Diverse group of youths gathered around a skate park, some with skateboards, enjoying leisure time together.
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A new documentary about Kids serves as a stark cautionary tale

by Ed Gibbs

Twen­ty-five years on, the cast of Lar­ry Clark’s con­tro­ver­sial ​’90s hit reflect on their expe­ri­ences on and off set.
Large crowd of soldiers in military uniforms marching, with a red vehicle in the foreground.
Review

State Funeral

by Ed Gibbs

This cap­ti­vat­ing time cap­sule of the Sovi­et Union cir­ca 1953 is a stag­ger­ing feat of archive documentary.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in dark clothing peer through window frames made of white curtains.
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The Sparks Brothers – first-look review

by Ed Gibbs

Edgar Wright deliv­ers a deli­cious­ly infec­tious, suit­ably absur­dist ode to his unsung musi­cal heroes.
Wall display of framed portraits, two women sitting on a sofa, colourful textiles and furnishings.
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The best new documentaries from the 2020 Sundance Film Festival

by Ed Gibbs

This year’s Sun­dance docs explored polit­i­cal and per­son­al vendet­tas so brazen, you couldn’t make them up.
A man wearing a blue t-shirt with text sits in a chair, looking thoughtful and concerned.
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The Painter and the Thief – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Oslo-based artist Barbo­ra Kysilko­va finds her­self innate­ly drawn to the man who brazen­ly stole her work.