‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’
Blur‘s Alex James and director Toby L. interviewed about Blur‘s documentary, To the End, for SPIN: ‘It’s Always on a Fucking Knife Edge’: Inside Blur’s Latest Reunion in ‘To The End’Bassist … Continue reading
‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments
List of the 10 best needle drops, one per episode, from The Bear (Season Four) for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘The Bear’ Season 4’s 10 Best Needle Drop Moments The show once … Continue reading
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy.
‘Forever’ Gets An Update
Essay on the recent revival of Judy Blume books in movies and television for Book and Film Globe: ‘Forever’ Gets An Update But Judy Blume adaptations belong in the 70s … Continue reading
Music Made to Order
Entrepreneur Jordan Passman interviewed about his music licensing company, Score a Score, for The Hollywood Reporter May 7, 2025 Issue: Score a Score Marks 15 Years of Music Made to … Continue reading
‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score
Son Lux interviewed for their score for Marvel‘s Thunderbolts* for The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Composers Son Lux On the “Leap of Faith” Marvel Took On The Film’s Experimental Score “We could … Continue reading
Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian
Janis Ian interviewed for her documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, for SPIN: Before Tracy Chapman, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift, There Was Janis Ian The Grammy-winning musician on her new documentary, … Continue reading
Someone’s In the Kitchen With Gavin
Overview of Gavin Rossdale‘s new series, Dinner With Gavin Rossdale, plus a cheesecake recipe for SPIN: Someone’s In the Kitchen With Gavin The Bush frontman shares his recipe for Basque … Continue reading
Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From the Second Half of 2024 to Watch (and Three To Skip)
List of must watch music documentaries and series released in the second half of 2024 including a few to skip for Under the Radar: Seven Music Documentary Films and Series … Continue reading
Yoshiki on His Documentary ‘Yoshiki: Under the Sky’ and Death’s Undeniable Presence
Yoshiki interviewed for the DVD/Blu-ray release of his documentary concert film, Under the Sky, for SPIN: Yoshiki on His Documentary ‘Yoshiki: Under the Sky’ and Death’s Undeniable Presence The new concert … Continue reading
Behind the Sweat: Low Cut Connie Bares All in New Documentary ‘Art Dealers’
Low Cut Connie‘s Adam Weiner interviewed for their concert film/documentary, Art Dealers, for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Behind the Sweat: Low Cut Connie Bares All in New Documentary ‘Art Dealers’ The … Continue reading
Joan (CW)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Joan (CW) Watch the trailer for the limited series.
Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Nobody Wants This (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for the series.
A Very Royal Scandal (Prime Video)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: A Very Royal Scandal (Prime Video) Watch the official video for the limited series.
Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam (Netflix) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+) Watch the official trailer for the series.
Can Rap save Iran?
Filmmaker Omid Mirnour interviewed about his documentary Rap and Revolution Iran for Book and Film Globe: Can Rap save Iran? A new documentary highlights the constant oppression that brave Iranian rappers face … Continue reading
We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: We Are Lady Parts Season Two (Peacock) Watch the trailer for Season One and Season Two.
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the documentary film.
New Documentary Illuminates the Heart and Soul of Disco
Series director Grace Chapman and DJ/producer Nicky Siano interviewed about the BBC Studios and PBS documentary series, Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: New Documentary Illuminates the Heart and … Continue reading
Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and Three to Skip)
List of must watch music documentaries and series released in 2024 including a few to skip for Under the Radar: Seven Music Documentary Films and Series From 2024 to Watch (and … Continue reading
Women-Run Shows to Watch
List of must-watch women-created, -led and -run series that are far superior to Fleabag for Book and Film Globe: Women-Run Shows to Watch The next generation of women-led streaming series, … Continue reading
How Music Got Free (Paramount+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: How Music Got Free (Paramount+) Watch the official trailer for the docuseries.
Queenie (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Queenie (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the series.
New Cyndi Lauper Doc Highlights How Wonderfully Unusual She Really Is
Let the Canary Sing director Alison Ellwood interviewed about the Cyndi Lauper documentary for SPIN‘s “Watch Me”: New Cyndi Lauper Doc Highlights How Wonderfully Unusual She Really Is We sat … Continue reading
Camden (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Camden (Hulu) Watch the official trailer for the docuseries.
On Streaming, Classic TV Shows Are Dropping the Needle Drops
Music supervisor Gary Calamar of Go Music and music publisher Mara Kuge of Superior Music Publishing interviewed about the disappearance of needle drops on classic series now on streaming for … Continue reading
Rolling Stones Muse Anita Pallenberg ‘Was a Real Tornado, Didn’t Give Two Fucks’
Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, directors of the documentary, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, interviewed for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Rolling Stones Muse Anita Pallenberg ‘Was a Real Tornado, … Continue reading
Under the Bridge (Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Under the Bridge (Hulu) Watch the official trailer.
Palm Royale (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: Palm Royale (Apple TV+) Watch the official trailer for the series.
The Girls on the Bus (Max)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: The Girls on the Bus (Max) Watch the official trailer for the series.
“A Revolution On Canvas”—a daughter’s quest to reclaim her dissident father’s paintings from Tehran
Filmmakers Sara Nodjoumi and Till Schauder interviewed about their documentary, A Revolution on Canvas, for Fine Art Globe: “A Revolution On Canvas”—a daughter’s quest to reclaim her dissident father’s paintings from … Continue reading
LAUSD Education Foundation Launches $15 Million ‘Last Repair Shop Fund’ Inspired by Oscar-Nominated Doc
News item of Los Angeles Unified School District Education Foundation‘s “Last Repair Shop” Fund for Los Angeles Magazine: LAUSD Education Foundation Launches $15 Million ‘Last Repair Shop Fund’ Inspired by Oscar-Nominated … Continue reading
The New Look (Apple TV+)
Reviewed for Under the Radar Magazine: The New Look (Apple TV+) Watch the official trailer.
Kraftwerk’s Karl Bartos is Putting ‘Silence Into Art
Former Kraftwerk group member, Karl Bartos, interviewed about his soundtrack for the 1920 film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari for SPIN: Kraftwerk’s Karl Bartos is Putting ‘Silence Into Art’ In … Continue reading
FEUD: Capote vs The Swans (FX/Hulu)
Reviewed for Under the Radar: FEUD: Capote vs The Swans (FX/Hulu) Watch the official trailer.
Netflix’s “We Are the World” Documentary Brings Us Back to That Night
Director Bao Nguyen interviewed about The Greatest Night in Pop the documentary on the making of “We Are the World” for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Netflix’s “We Are the World” Documentary … Continue reading
Lil Nas X Documentary: An Intimate Portrait of a Cultural Pioneer
Interview with directors Carlos López Estrada and Zac Manuel about their documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Lil Nas X Documentary: An Intimate Portrait … Continue reading
Joan Baez On Dylan, Activism & Living An ‘Extraordinary Life’
Joan Baez interviewed for the documentary of her life, Joan Baez: I Am a Noise for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: Joan Baez On Dylan, Activism & Living An ‘Extraordinary Life’ … Continue reading
New Syd Barrett Doc Creates A Personal, Technicolor Portrait
Roddy Bogawa, co-director of Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd, interviewed about the documentary for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” seris: New Syd Barrett Doc … Continue reading
New Documentary On Peter Case Highlights The Plight Of The Everyman Musician
Peter Case interviewed about the documentary of his life as a musician, Peter Case: A Million Miles Away for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: New Documentary On Peter Case Highlights The … Continue reading
That Dirty Feeling While Watching ‘The Idol’
Op-Ed about the HBO series, The Idol, for Los Angeles Magazine: That Dirty Feeling While Watching ‘The Idol’ Job well done, Abel Watch Mikey Gomez’s YouTube videos on The Idol.
‘Her Life Had So Much Impact’: Donna Summer’s Daughter Brooklyn Sudano On Her Mother’s Life & Legacy
Donna Summer‘s daughter Brooklyn Sudano interviewed about her (co-)directorial debut, the HBO original documentary, Love to Love You, Donna Summer, out on MAX, for SPIN‘s “Watch Me” series: ‘Her Life … Continue reading
An Italian ‘Renaissance’
Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer and DJ/producer Tiësto interviewed for their work on The White Lotus main title theme, and remix, respectively, for Variety May 31, 2023 Issue: How ‘White Lotus’ … Continue reading
Fanny Finally Receive Their Flowers
Recap and review of Fanny‘s Reel-to-Reel screening and Q&A for their documentary Fanny: The Right to Rock at the Grammy Museum and 50th anniversary performance at the Whisky a Go … Continue reading
Guild of Music Supervisors Gives Top Honors to ‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Elvis,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and More
Recap of the 13th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards at the Wiltern for Variety: Guild of Music Supervisors Gives Top Honors to ‘Everything Everywhere,’ ‘Elvis,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and More … Continue reading
‘Poker Face’ Music Supervisor Breaks Down Season 1’s Best Songs, From Paul McCartney to Tom Waits
Music supervisor Thomas Golubić of SuperMusicVision interviewed about the needle drops on the first season of Poker Face for Variety: ‘Poker Face’ Music Supervisor Breaks Down Season 1’s Best Songs, … Continue reading
10 Music Supervisors to Watch in 2023: From ‘Yellowjackets’ to ‘Call of Duty’
Profiled music supervisors Becky Bentham, Mike Caroleo, Jillian Ennis, Evelin Garcia, Bruce Gilbert, Lauren Mikus, Michael Hill, Whitney Pilzer, Henry van Roden, Nicole Weisberg, Brandon Young and Ryan Tomlin profiled … Continue reading
Ramy (Season Three)
Reviewed for Under the Radar Magazine: Ramy Season Three (Hulu) Watch the official Season Three trailer for Ramy.
