All Comment articles – Page 60
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CommentC4 ripe for a creative overhaul
Exit of Hunt gives new chief Mahon licence to revamp structure
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CommentFilmmakers must ask the right questions
Derren Lawford suspects youth docs are missing the real issues
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NewsDoc/Fest celebrates physicality of film
Festival director Liz McIntyre on capturing non-verbal narratives
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CriticsLord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth; Cosby: Fall of an American Icon
“The most jaw-dropping, OMG did-you-see TV of the night.”
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CriticsSgt Pepper’s Musical Revolution; Cardinal; Britain’s Got Talent
“Broadcaster Howard Goodall did a grand job of explaining why the famous Beatles album is viewed as a game-changer for music.”
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PodcastElection special with Matt Forde
Interview with Matt Forde, host of Dave’s satire show Unspun
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CriticsTV Critics: Catching a Killer; Frank Skinner on Muhammad Ali; The Great Village Green Crusade
“Made-up mysteries will never go out of fashion but shows like this prove true crime is just as powerful.”
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CriticsFargo; 24 Hours in A&E; The Great Fire
“With its sly wit and visual flair, the third series of Fargo is already shaping up to be the best yet.”
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CommentDocs can move us in a way that scripted series can’t
Films like Exodus humanise issues to which audiences can feel numbed, says Lilla Hurst
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CommentReality trumps drama in the story of the OJ Simpson trial
Patience and hindsight give the documentary an electrifying power
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CommentRace shouldn’t prevent big stories from being told
The accusations against Bill Cosby are too shocking to be ignored, says Lucy Pilkington
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CommentDon’t neglect sensitivity for speed
Trust, tenacity and a talented team are key on a fast-turnaround doc, says Ian Rumsey
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CommentPersonal stories offer unique insight into historical events
Objects take on new meaning in our history of the LGBTQ community, says Eve Kay
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CriticsBroken; Grayson Perry
“Broken was compassionate, thoughtful drama – tough to watch but important and timely.”
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CriticsThe Kennedys; Doctor in the House; Arena
“A big-name blockbuster with all the subtlety of a toddler’s picture book, and the flair of an amateur dramatics group performing Mad Men.”
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CriticsPaula; The Truth About HIV; Redwater
“Paula was tense, unsettling and stylish without seeming to try too hard.”
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CriticsWhite Gold; The Met
“This isn’t a complete failure, but it’s crude and blunt instead of polished and sharp.”
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CommentAmazon delivers a blow to live TV
Channels service is a big threat to pay-TV platforms like Sky and Virgin, says Kate Bulkley
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CommentLocation, Location, Location
Plenty of cities will want to host C4 - but what is the right approach?