Category Archives: Cable

Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper Leave Nothing Left Unsaid in New Doc

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“I could always tell as a kid that there was this sadness to her,” says CNN anchor Anderson Cooper of his mom, Gloria Vanderbilt, in the fascinating and poignant new feature-length documentary, Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper, produced … Continue reading →

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Nora Ephron Scripted and Unscripted in Everything Is Copy

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Judith Trojan

Sharp-tongued, witty (“writers are predators”) and beloved by notable New York and Washington literati, Nora Ephron is the subject of her eldest son Jacob Bernstein’s touching, smartly filmed and edited profile, Everything Is Copy. The film made its world premiere at the … Continue reading →

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Mavis! Takes Us There on HBO

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Judith Trojan

Need a little more sunshine in your life? If so, I encourage you to kick back and spend some quality time with Mavis!, the wonderful new documentary profile of singer Mavis Staples. You’ll come away with a smile on your face and a spring in … Continue reading →

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Becoming Mike Nichols on HBO Recalls His Early Triumphs

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Judith Trojan

“I wasn’t interested in doing a film about anything other than his work as an artist,” says director/executive producer Douglas McGrath about the subject of his new documentary, Becoming Mike Nichols. “It’s not a gossipy piece.” McGrath’s goal certainly seemed a reasonable … Continue reading →

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Jim: The James Foley Story Wins at Sundance and Debuts on HBO

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Judith Trojan

In 2014, forty-year-old American photojournalist James “Jim” Foley was executed by ISIS… on-camera, for all the world to see.  Foley had been kidnapped in Syria and tortured for two years in captivity.  His life story movingly unfolds in Jim: The James Foley … Continue reading →

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New Yorker Cartoonists on the HBO Drawing Board

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Judith Trojan

If you’ve got 90 minutes to spare and love The New Yorker, especially its iconic cartoons, you won’t want to miss Very Semi-Serious…A Partially Thorough Portrait of New Yorker Cartoonists.  The documentary, directed by Leah Wolchok and produced by Davina Pardo, debuts on HBO tonight, … Continue reading →

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Sinatra Centennial Celebrated with Repeat Broadcast on HBO

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Judith Trojan

December 12, 2015 marks the centennial of Frank Sinatra’s birth. You’ll have an opportunity to celebrate the man and his music if you catch the encore presentation of Alex Gibney’s Emmy®-nominated documentary, Sinatra: All or Nothing at All, airing on HBO today, Saturday, December 12, … Continue reading →

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Springsteen Debuts The Ties That Bind on HBO

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Judith Trojan

If you’ve had your fill of turkey, touchdowns and tackling bargains at Target, and you’re a Bruce Springsteen fan, you won’t want to miss the HBO debut of The Ties that Bind tonight, Friday, November 27, 2015 (9:00 – 10:00 p.m.).  Check listings … Continue reading →

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Listen To Me Marlon a Must See on Showtime

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Judith Trojan

One of the best films of 2015 debuts on Showtime tonight at 9:00 p.m., and I urge you not to miss it. It will be aired in repeat broadcasts in the weeks ahead, so check your Showtime listings and On Demand as … Continue reading →

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How To Dance in Ohio on HBO Spotlights Young Adults with Autism

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Judith Trojan

“We like to socialize, but we don’t know how.” That poignant remark, heard during the opening moments of producer/director Alexandra Shiva’s new film, How To Dance in Ohio, pretty much sums up the hurdles facing youngsters on the autism spectrum. … Continue reading →

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