Tag: movies
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The Queen of Versailles
If youâve ever wondered what would happen if Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous collided headfirst with an Econ 101 textbook and a pinch of Shakespearean hubris, then The Queen of Versailles is your gold-plated popcorn dream. Directed by Lauren Greenfield, this 2012 documentary is as entertaining as it is enlighteningâlike watching Real Housewives crash…
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Mala Mala
Watching Mala Mala is like stepping into a technicolor dream where gender is a playground, Puerto Rico is a character in its own right, and the soundtrack low-key makes you want to strut down a beach in full dragâheels sinking in the sand be damned. This documentary isnât your typical âeducationalâ film that makes you…
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Franca, chaos and creation
âFranca: Chaos and Creationâ, directed by Francesco Carrozzini, is far more than a documentaryâitâs a moving, intimate, and visually arresting tribute to one of fashionâs most provocative and pioneering voices: Franca Sozzani. As the long-time editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, Sozzani challenged the conventions of fashion media, using her platform to confront issues like domestic violence,…
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Oh my god… it’s Jesus Camp
If youâve ever wondered what happens when you combine children, choreography, charismatic Christianity, and a PowerPoint presentation about eternal damnation, Jesus Camp has your answer. Spoiler: itâs a documentary, not a new Netflix horror series â though it sometimes feels like one. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, Jesus Camp is a holy dip…
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Paris is burning
This 1990 documentary, directed by Jennie Livingston, is not just a filmâitâs a cultural archive, a sassy syllabus, and a shimmering disco ball of truth reflecting both the pain and power of queer life in 1980s New York. Itâs as educational as a TED Talk but with way more sequins and significantly better music. Set…