The Docs Factor Podcast

Believe it or not, this is the first Michael Moore documentary we’ve featured (so far) here on the Docs Factor and we wanted to find out if a film from 2015 about the USA is still relevant in 2019…. and boy is it!----more----

This is funny, emotional and discussion worthy documentary film and in our opinion, a return to early Moore form. 

 

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Where were you when Studio 54 was in its prime?  Well, if you are us, you weren’t even born but that’s not to say that we have never heard of the infamous NYC nightclub and its impact on the nightlife, music and celebrate paparazzi.----more----

We discus and share out thoughts on this amazing story directed by Matt Tyanauer.

If you enjoyed this film by Matt, we highly recommend Citizen Jane - Battle For the City.

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Welcome dear sweet listeners to what is now the third part of a trilogy story in which Louis returns to the “Most Hated Family in America”. 

 

Expect spoilers as discuss the episode and share our thoughts on it as a whole.

Here is the link to Megan Phelps-Roper's TED Talk 

We’ve discussed many Louis Theroux episodes in the past - be sure to check out back episodes!

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The new HBO/Sky tv mini series, Chernobyl has taken the world by storm and for good reason - it’s a fantastic show but, what of its accompanying documentary…..?----more----

In this episode, Neil and Chris unpick the documentary and offer our thoughts of it and the show itself. 

(An apology - there is at times some background noise from midway through this recording due to a large party going on outside..)

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Recently the world bore witness to the end of the visual adaptation of arguably the most popular television event in history - Game of Thrones.*----more----

Love it, hate it or never watched it, The Last Watch documentary is a fascinating story of the final season and the huge effort that goes into filmmaking.

*We assume that by now everyone who wants to see what happens in the finale has so expect spoilers if not!!!

You can catch the trailer for SEAHORSE as mentioned by Neil here.

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Hold on tight folks, we’re back and this time we are discussing the multi award winning Free Solo.----more----

By now most of you have probably seen this one already so we do go into some spoiler territory but if you haven’t seen it we don’t think that will spoil the experience of this one. WE give our personal thoughts and feeling on watching this one.

 

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A bonus episode! We are very happy to share with you an update from director Richard Green on his documentary In Know Catherine, The Log Lady.----more----

For those of you that don’t know, Richard is not only a director but also producer, actor (the Magician from Mulholland Drive to name one role) and a generous, all round nice guy. 

Catherine Coulson is The Log Lady (Twin Peaks) and long time friend and collaborator of David Lynch. 

Richard new her back in the day and her then husband, actor Jack Nance (Eraserhead). He executive produced the documentary I Don’t Know Jack which we discussed a little while ago (You can listen to that episode here).

If you would like to listen to our previous conversation episodes with Richard they can be found here 1 and 2.

Find out more about the project on Facebook and Twitter.

If you are a Twin Peaks fan then find out (and get tickets) about the UK Fest here.

Fan of David Lynch? Get to Home in Manchester this summer and check out the amazing exhibition!

And…. check out our discussion on David Lynch: The Art Life in which we also supported by Kickstarter. 

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Episode 10, the finalé in our season of documentary films featured in this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival!----more----

The Ghost of Peter Sellers

Trust us when we tall you there are no ghosts in this episode but, if you are a fan of cinema; filmmaking; Peter Sellers and documentaries, then this is a must watch!

We try to give (as usual) a spoiler free discussion about this film whilst also offering our closing thoughts on all the films we’ve discussing in this season.

PS - Do please excuse the background noise of the heavy rainfall outside our recording! 

Huge thanks to all the film makers for allowing us access and getting in contact with us, to the guys at MDFF and to all of you dear listeners!

 

Discover more about the festival here.

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Episode 9 in our season of documentary films featured in this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival!----more----

Ballad of a Righteous Merchant 

Keeping it short on this one as it’s a short feature. Part doco on the legendary Werner Herzog, part making-of of his 2009 feature, My Son, My Son what have ye done?.

PS - The book Chris mentions but can’t recall is called:

 A Guide for the Perplexed: Conversations with Paul Cronin

Discover more about the festival here.

 

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Episode 8  in our season of documentary films featured in this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival!----more----

New Homeland

This not your average take on the migrant crises.

This is a fascinating and unique perspective of positive integration in Canada from the point of view of children from three families from Syria and Iraq. 

It’s emotional, poignant and at times life affirming. 

 

Discover more about the festival here.

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