Deseret (1996): James Benning’s Exprimental Indie–Chronicle of Utah

A chronicle of the history of Utah from 1852 to 1992, the film contains 93 news stories from the New York Times in chronological order over static shots.

Cinema 2000-2025: Tarantino’s Favorite Films

Tarantino unveils his list of 20 greatest movies of the 21st century so far.

Fires Were Started (aka “I Was a Firefighter”) (1943): Humphrey Jennings’ Seminal Feature about WWII Firefighters

Shot in documentary style, it depicts the lives of firefighters through the Blitz during the Second World War.

Manchurian Candidate, The (1962): Making of Frankenheimer’ Most Vital and Impactful Film

Both conceptually and visually, Frankenheimer had “complete control” over the production.

Sorry, Baby: Actress Eva Victor’s Directorial Debut (Sundance Film Fest 2024)

Victor plays Agnes, a young academic who is smart, if also a little adrift. Her life is upended, however, when she is sexually assaulted by an older mentor.