Comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s new show is obnoxiously compelling. It’s compelling because Carmichael cannot seem to help being electrically charismatic, and because the series moves through stories and ideas with an ease that belies the challenge of good pacing. It’s obnoxious because the only thing more trying than a vanity project is a vanity project that… Continue reading ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ HBO Documentary Review
Tag: Documentary
A Will Ferrell Road Trip Documentary
Will Ferrell and Harper Steele’s road trip documentary earned an explosive standing ovation at Sundance. Photo: Delirio Films One of the most ecstatic responses I’ve ever seen at Sundance came at the world premiere of the documentary Will & Harper, Josh Greenbaum’s film about a cross-country road trip taken by Will Ferrell and his trans… Continue reading A Will Ferrell Road Trip Documentary
Sundance 2024: Luther Vandross Documentary Premieres
We’re back at Sundance in the Vulture Spot, where we’re interviewing the casts and creators of the year’s buzziest films. Check out all our coverage from the film fest here. It took until the year of our Lord 2024 to get a full-length dive into the life and career of every auntie’s quiet storm king, the force… Continue reading Sundance 2024: Luther Vandross Documentary Premieres
Perry Farrell on the Origins of Lollapalooza, Documentary
We’re back at Sundance in the Vulture Spot, where we’re interviewing the casts and creators of the year’s buzziest films. Check out all our coverage from the film fest here. Sure, a good music festival needs a catchy name, but naming Lollapalooza back in 1991 was about more than that for Perry Farrell. “It means someone or… Continue reading Perry Farrell on the Origins of Lollapalooza, Documentary