Bad Reputation — This was a great tribute to the life and work of (in my opinion) a totally underrated rock goddess. I loved how it was clear from this how much Joan Jett loves to play music. Bottom line: It was never about fame, money,...

Three Identical Strangers — Critics Consensus: “Surreal and surprising, Three Identical Strangers effectively questions the nature of reality and identity.”

The Heart of Nuba — From a previous email: “Recently, a documentary called Heart of Nuba, was released featuring Tom and his team in the Nuba mountains. My wife and I watched this documentary with our daughter, Olivia (10), last week, and...

(In an upcoming AMA I discuss my personal experience with Theranos, and how I almost ended up working there in 2006, which made watching this doc even more mind-boggling.)

Icarus — Here’s the “Critics Consensus” from Rotten Tomatoes: “Icarus is eye-opening viewing for professional sports enthusiasts, yet it should also prove thoroughly gripping even for filmgoers who might not necessarily be drawn to the...

In Search of Greatness — They had me at Gretzky, but this doc also features in-depth original interviews with Jerry Rice and Pelé. Other performers such as Serena Williams, Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, and Michael Jordan, are explored. It...