‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ is a Rousing Call for Humanity to Take Action

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Swara Salih

Artificial Intelligence, or “AI,” is an intentionally misrepresented term. A vast collection of machine learning algorithms using vast quantities of human-made data for predictive analytics, it is ultimately more simple than we’re led to believe. Mainly this is the design of the capitalist tech CEOs who insist that towering and complicated AI simply must be part of our daily lives when in most ways we have no practical use for it and we can get by.

Documentary, Interview, Music

‘Lee Soo Man: King of K-pop’ Director Ting Poo Addresses Trailer Controversy

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 Laura Sirikul

The creatives behind Prime Video’s Lee Soo Man: King of K-pop documentary have heard your outcry about the controversial trailer. The trailer features snippets of SHINee’s Jonghyun’s funeral as the discussion of “the Dark Side of K-pop” plays over it. The negative impact of K-pop culture has been discussed from the lens of the West, as if K-pop is the only problematic industry.

Documentary, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 72: ‘Leila and the Wolves’ Review

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Swara Salih

We review the 1984 film, Leila and the Wolves, which chronicles the revolutionary role of women in the Levant.

Documentary, Reviews2 Comments

‘The Encampments’ is an Essential Documentary for the Ages

March 26, 2025March 27, 2025 Edward Hong

What exactly happened during the student protests at Columbia University last year and similar universities in the United States and worldwide? What were they fighting for? Was it as truly antisemitic as the Democratic Party, mainstream media, and now the MAGA-led Trump administration say it was?

Documentary, Podcasts

The Middle Geeks Episode 70: ‘From Ground Zero’ and 2024 in Review

December 31, 2024January 1, 2025 Swara Salih

We’re joined by activist Andrew Kadi to review the harrowing yet hopeful documentary compilation From Ground Zero, in which 22 Palestinian filmmakers document their genocide from Gaza.

DC Comics, Documentary, Interview

Discussing ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ with the Reeve Family and Filmmakers

September 24, 2024 Mike Manalo

One of the most heartfelt pieces of cinema I’ve seen this year was the wonderful documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Directed by Peter Ettedgui and Ian Bonhôte, the film takes a look at the amazing Christopher and Dana Reeve, and their story overcoming the adversities that came following the tragedy of Christopher’s 1995 accident.

DC Comics, Documentary

Trailer for ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Flies Online

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of watching a very charming documentary about the man who became Superman to the world, Christopher Reeve. Now, you’ll get the opportunity to see this wonderful film for yourself, when Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story hits theaters September 21 and 25. Today, WB and DC have dropped the trailer for the touching film.

DC Comics, Documentary

NOC Review: ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Will Make You Believe

July 1, 2024August 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

My hope is that the title for this review won’t get me sued by the makers of Ted Lasso. But in my defense, I’m mostly just playing off the tagline of one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. And in that grand tradition, we now have a stellar documentary telling the inspirational story of one of the most iconic superheroes ever! No, not Superman. The late, great actor and activist, Christopher Reeve.

Documentary, Interview

Jason Parham and Prentice Penny on the Response to ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’

June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Sophia Soto

During the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I spoke with Jason Parham and executive producer Prentice Penny about Black Twitter: A People’s History. The docuseries, which is currently streaming on Hulu, is based on Parham’s WIRED cover story, “A People’s History of Black Twitter.”

Documentary, Interview

Idris Elba and Shianne Brown on ‘Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color’

June 11, 2024 Sophia Soto

Idris Elba narrates and executive produced Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color, which is a four-part National Geographic docuseries. All episodes, including Shianne Brown’s “D-Day,” are currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Documentary, Interview

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the Honor of Narrating ‘The Real Red Tails’ and Using Her Voice

June 6, 2024June 7, 2024 Sophia Soto

Sheryl Lee Ralph narrates the one-hour special, The Real Red Tails. You can currently watch the documentary on both Disney+ and Hulu.

Documentary, Music

‘The Beach Boys’ Legends Mike Love and Al Jardine Talk About Their Disney+ Documentary

May 21, 2024May 22, 2024 Rissa Lavilla

Get ready for an endless summer of fun, fun, fun with The Beach Boys, the all-new documentary streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning May 24, 2024. I was given the exciting opportunity to speak to Beach Boys legends Mike Love and Al Jardine to talk about the upcoming documentary about their iconic band.

Documentary, Trailers

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Trailer Reveals the Man Behind the Rainbow Connection

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Michael Lee

Disney+ has released the official trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man. Directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, the documentary chronicles the story of extraordinary artist and visionary Jim Henson who helped shape pop culture into what it is today with his ingenious storytelling and puppeteering.