Reality Blurred

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Oct 3, 2026 While the scenes of surgery from The Swan that open the documentary felt like they could just be re-exploiting the participants, this moment—and what followed—convinced me that the doc was approaching its material from the right angle. Go to Full Review The Swan: Behind the Mirror (2026) - - - -

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Jun 7, 2024 In its relatively short runtime—compared to multi-season epics like Planet Earth—Queer Planet laudably captures the awe-inspiring breadth of bodies and behavior in the world’s living creatures, and does so with charm and wit. Go to Full Review Queer Planet (2023) 100% - -

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Apr 2, 2020 While it's well-edited and well-produced-and totally unlike anything you'd generally see on MTV-the documentary falls short of the mark because Britney's interview segments don't offer much beyond cringe-worthy moments. Go to Full Review Britney: For the Record (2008) - - 86%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Apr 2, 2020 It fails to answer the intriguing question posed at the beginning about why Ali has been so elevated by history and Frazier mostly forgotten. Go to Full Review Thriller in Manila (2008) - - 86%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020 A- The new film stumbles the most when it recreates moments from the documentary, because even two great actresses just can't compete with people who were not acting, but were instead showing us a part of their incredibly complex selves. Go to Full Review Grey Gardens (2009) 88% 78%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020 B Pedro's life and legacy deserve a tribute, but one that's more consistently strong. Go to Full Review Pedro (2008) - - 72%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020 A More importantly, though, there's no doubt the people are struggling to survive, forced to kill game and frequently field dress it, and that makes for watchable TV. Go to Full Review - - - -

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020 A The first episode, at least, gave us just enough context and history balanced with that human drama to make the series a must-watch. Go to Full Review - - - -

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020 B+ It's worth watching for the hysterical interstitials alone. Go to Full Review Zombie Girl: The Movie (2009) 100% 62%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 27, 2020 The series pulls you in more after it sets up its characters and progresses, and there are a lot of shocking and surprising moments, from fights to a chance meeting that carries a lot of emotional weight. Go to Full Review Brick City (2011) - - 100%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 27, 2020 B That's the bulk of the film and, frankly, it's boring and seems repetitive. Go to Full Review By the People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) - - 63%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 25, 2020 A In the documentary (watch the trailer), we see a fascinatingly complex person who's sometimes funny, sometimes awful, always entertaining even when she's unlikeable. Go to Full Review Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) 92% 82%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 6, 2020 The Queen of Versailles is an exceptional, must-watch film that's better reality TV than most reality television. We need more documentaries-and more reality television-like this. Go to Full Review The Queen of Versailles (2012) 95% 73%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Feb 27, 2020 The smartest part is its cameos. The sequel is packed full of them, and they're clever and witty. Go to Full Review Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014) 61% 31%

Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Feb 20, 2020 It's devastating and wonderful. Go to Full Review Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) 97% 94%