Contributor Ed Gibbs

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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.
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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
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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.
Festivals

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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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