Film and documentary reviews
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FILM AND DOCUMENTARY REVIEWS
A Changing Direction
Sit back and watch the secrets of directors Spielberg, Tarantino, Hitchcock and more. Learn what made them different and how they changed the path of film-making forever. Some of the footage compares the equipment directors used at the beginning of their career with what they use today for filming. This is a superb documentary that young and old will find fascinating.
B A Fascinating Story
This documentary is an amazing look at the secret life of the snow leopard. The filming is excellent and the narration is fascinating. You’ll find out about the snow leopards’ habits, how they’re threatened and what is being done to save them. You can learn about the latest conservation programmes that the Biodiversity Trust is working on.
C An International Sound
This is an amazing documentary that follows the history of music right across the world: from folk music to jazz, from a traditional tribal sound to acid house and funk. There are artists from each continent. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
D The Best Of: What’s New?
What’s new? is an extremely funny programme which checks people’s knowledge of the news. Guests on the show include comedians and sports personalities as well as journalists and politicians. This show picks out the funniest moments as well as the best stories of the year.
E How It Began
This great movie has only just been released. The film tells the story of how a simple robbery at a jeweller’s shop turns into an international spying game. It’s an exciting and original story that you won’t be able to stop watching.
F Strangers Meet
This movie is as original and exciting today as it was 50 years ago. The story is about two men who meet by chance at a football match and agree to commit a crime. It’s a piece of history and one of the best crime stories you’ll find.
G Politics And Presidents
This film documents the history of American politics and presidents starting from Abraham Lincoln and going right up to the current president. There is original footage of significant moments in American history as well as interviews with various politicians of the past. A must-buy if you’re interested in American history.
H Across The World: A Three-part Series
Each of these outstanding series is divided into topics which include European football, South American football and much more. The series includes interviews with all-time greats such as Pele, Maradona, Beckham, Messi and Ronaldo, plus highlights of every World Cup Final so far.