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Articles tagged "albert maysles"Books ReviewAlbert Maysles by Joe McElhaneyby Sarah Boslaugh[7.Jun.09] :. Albert Maysles and his brother David created some of the best-known documentaries of the 20th century, and developed a distinctive style of filmmaking which has generated much debate about the documentary as a creative form and the ethics of creating documentary films. Featured Article Short Ends and LeaderGrey Gardens/ The Beales of Grey Gardens (1975)by Bill Gibron[18.Apr.09] :. In celebration of the premiere of HBO's stellar TV movie on the Beales, SE&L brings you this review of the original documentaries that started it all.  TV ReviewIndependent Lens: Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadwayby Cynthia Fuchs[23.Dec.08] :. A charming, if aptly peculiar, holiday treat, Grey Gardens: From East Hampton to Broadway focuses on the translation of the Maysles' beloved documentary into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.  PopMatters Picks: The 50 DVDs Every Film Fan Should Own FeaturePart 3: The Stellar ‘70sby PopMatters Staff[20.Jun.07] :. When it comes to post-modern moviemaking, everyone stereotypes the Me Decade as the genre's defining moment. In this case -- as illustrated by the 10 films that represent it -- the categorization is more than accurate. PopMatters Picks: The 50 DVDs Every Film Fan Should Own  Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2007 FeatureFull Frame 2: People Look Better in Picturesby Kevin Greer, Jyllian Gunther, and Isaac Miller[4.May.07] :. Ross McElwee and Walter Mosley, among other swoon-inducing talents, hang with our trio (or rather, the trio hangs with them) for a while. You just never know who you'll meet at Full Frame... Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2007  PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2006 FeatureTime Encapsulating: The Best DVDs of 2006by PopMatters Staff[10.Jan.07] :. From solid single issues to amazingly complete film and television compilations, the works highlighted here argue for DVD's continued importance. PopMatters Picks: The Best TV, Film, and DVD of 2006 Grey Gardens / Salesman - PopMatters Film Review )by David Sanjek[11.Apr.02] :. What makes the Maysles' work special lies in how they manage, by focusing so intently on their subjects, to elicit a body of information that the audience is compelled to examine for its possible meaning. Gimme Shelter (1970/2000)by Norma CoatesSixties rock and roll festivals -- given their large crowds of people, lack of sanitary facilities, bad drugs, and shortages of food and water -- were catastrophes waiting to happen. People get angry when they're uncomfortable or feel ripped off. |
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