7.5
… as warm as it is a bit frustrating thanks to hindsight …
Debut feature filmmaker Nathaniel C.T Jackson dives into the extraordinary story of Aussie solo sailor Lisa Blair who bravely circumnavigates Antarctica in the gripping new documentary Ice Maiden. Very few
9.2
A thrilling portrait of a truly extraordinary woman, Ice Maiden is documentary filmmaking at its best.
... will appeal to those familiar with the LeMond saga and sporting fans alike.
There are few political queer artists as important as Nan Goldin, and Poitras’ documentary takes you through the life of an incendiary photographer who spoke her truth because she absolutely
… a thoroughly absorbing documentary …
…engaging, entertaining and alive at every turn…
...overlong but fascinating documentary...
…a commendable deep dive, not unlike a higher-budget version of a Fredrik Knudsen video, immersing itself in the subject throughout its many, many twists and turns.
While there are moments of cheeky partisan fun… by showing the cold and cunning mechanics behind his actions and mannerisms, it helps to make a bit more sense out of