Continuing my theme that this is the golden age of documentaries (because of cheap and widely available cameras), a  new database of documentary film is now available online. If you like documentaries, Documentary Guide seems almost too good to be true i… more »

I've said before that the combination of cheap high-end video technology and a billion cable outlets means we are now living in a golden age of documentaries. Just by fluke last night I happened to catch one of the best and most unexpectedly fresh I've s… more »

More interesting and innovative content from the Los Angeles Times as Kenneth Turan reviews the new documentary, Bill Cunningham, New York. If you don't know Bill Cunningham, he's kind of a hybrid fashion/street photographer who shoots clothing trends on… more »

If you think Ron Galella is abrasive, wait until you see this short PBS film about Bruce Gilden, a photographer who should be considered a national treasure.  At least he'll provide you with a little distraction on a Friday afternoon. [video:youtube:IR… more »

Last night I happened to catch Smash His Camera on the CBC, an award-winning documentary about uber-celebrity-stalking photographer Ron Galella.  It's extremely well done.  Galella is just pretty much irresistible, he so clearly loves and excels at his w… more »