Subgenre Sampler
Arts & Artists: 425 Films to Buy & Rent
- David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)
- Dir. Jon Nguyen
- An essential portrait of film–making iconoclast David Lynch, who takes us on an intimate journey from his childhood in idyllic small town…
- Family Fang, The (2016)
- Dir. Jason Bateman
Feat. Nicole Kidman, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn…
- The Fang siblings, raised by performance artist parents, return home as adults with their own artistic careers in this art–world family…
- Guv'nor, The (2016)
- Dir. Paul Van Carter
- Fascinating documentary about notorious East End boxer, bouncer and latter–day actor Lenny McLean, told from the perspective of his only son,…
- heART of the matter, The (2016)
- Dir. Luit Bieringa
- A valuable historical documentary tracing the remarkable shifts in educational philosophy in New Zealand during the post WWII years, in which…
- Kate Plays Christine (2016)
- Dir. Robert Greene
Feat. Kate Lyn Sheil
- A fascinating documentary following an actress who is preparing to play the role of newscaster Christine Chubbuck, who famously committed suicide on…
- Manifesto (2016)
- Dir. Julian Rosefeldt
Feat. Cate Blanchett
- Brilliantly conceived and executed homage to the tradition of artist manifestos, which poses intelligent questions about the role of the artist in…
- Marina Abramovic in Brazil: The Space in Between (2016)
- Dir. Marco Del Fiol
- Intriguing documentary following the provocative and adventurous Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic (THE ARTIST IS PRESENT) as she travels…
- Maudie (2016)
- Dir. Aisling Walsh
Feat. Ethan Hawke, Sally Hawkins, Kari Matchett…
- An arthritic Nova Scotia woman works as a housekeeper while she hones her skills as an artist and eventually becomes a beloved figure in the…
- Minute Bodies (The Intimate World of F. Percy) (2016)
- Dir. Stuart A. Staples, David Reeve
- A meditative, immersive film from David Reeve and 'Tindersticks' frontman Stuart A. Staples that tributes the astonishing work of naturalist,…
- Project Greenlight (TV Series) - Season 4 (2016)
- Dir. Jason Mann
Feat. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
- The fourth season of the excellent HBO series in which the winners of a film–making competition are followed through the production process of…