Kermode and Mayo's Film Review
Documentary
American Teen
Mark Kermode reviews a documentary by Nanette Burstein portraying a cross-section of American High School live.
Date reviewed: 6th March
Barbaric Genius
Mark Kermode reviews Barbaric Genius. A documentary on the life of John Healy, who rose from a life of homelessness to become a chess champion and successful author.
Date reviewed: 25th May 2012
The Crimson Wing
A wildlife documentary about flamingoes, which suffers from the problem that, as Dr K says, "they're not penguins".
Date reviewed: 25th September
El Bulli
Mark Kermode reviews El Bulli. A documentary about 3-star chef Ferran Adria, his unusual methods of creating new dishes and his world famous restaurant.
Date reviewed: 26th July 2012
Encounters At The End Of The World
Mark Kermode reviews Werner Herzog's documentary about Antartica, exploring the dreams of the people and the landscape.
Date reviewed: 24th April
Everything or Nothing
Mark Kermode reviews Everything or Nothing. A behind-the-scenes documentary about the Bond movies, the longest running film franchise in history.
Date reviewed: 5th October 2012
Gonzo
5 live's movie critic Mark Kermode reviews Gonzo, Alex Gibney's feature which looks at the life and work of Hunter S Thompson. Stars Johnny Depp and Joe Cairo.
Date reviewed: 19th December
The Imposter
Simon Mayo and James King review The Imposter, with director Bart Layton. A documentary centered on a young man, who convinces a grieving family that he is their missing son.
Date reviewed: 24th August 2012
Into The Abyss
Mark Kermode reviews Into the Abyss, where Werner Herzog speaks to death row inmate Michael Perry and the people affected by his murders.
Date reviewed: 29th March 2012
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet
Mark Kermode reviews new documentary Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet. Becker was once a guitar prodigy before being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. 20 years later he is still composing music, despite being unable to move or speak.
Date reviewed: 16th November 2012
Jonas Brothers' 3D Concert Experience
Mark Kermode thinks the Jonas Brothers' 3D Concert Experience is a great film for kids, give or take a few mixed metaphors.
Date reviewed: 29th May
The Last Projectionist
Mark Kermode reviews The Last Projectionist. A documentary about The Electric in Birmingham, the oldest working cinema in Britain.
Date reviewed: 14th June 2012
Lou Reed's Berlin
Mark Kermode gives his thoughts on director Julian Schnabel's film covering Lou Reed's New York concert in 2007.
Date reviewed: 25th July
Marley
Mark Kermode reviews Marley, a documentary on the life and legacy of Bob Marley.
Date reviewed: 20th April 2012
Searching for Sugar Man
Mark Kermode reviews Searching for Sugar Man, a documentary about the mysterious '70s musician know as Rodriguez.
Date reviewed: 26th July 2012
Something From Nothing
Mark Kermode reviews Something from Nothing. A documentary on Rap music, directed by Ice-T and featuring interviews with the biggest international stars of the scene.
Date reviewed: 20th July 2012
Soul Power
Mark Kermode reviews a film about the music concert that accompanied The Rumble In The Jungle boxing match in Zaire.
Date reviewed: 10th July
Sounds Like Teen Spirit
Mark Kermode reviews a documentary about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, directed by Jamie Jay Johnson.
Date reviewed: 8th May
Tabloid
Mark Kermode reviews the new Errol Morris documentary, Tabloid.
Date reviewed: 11 November 2011
The Cove
Mark Kermode reviews The Cove, a documentary which follows renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry as he infiltrates a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
Date reviewed: 23rd October
This Is Not A Film
Mark Kermode reviews This Is Not a Film, a day in the life documentary about Jafar Panahi.
Date reviewed: 29th March 2012
Swandown
Mark Kermode reviews Swandown. Film-maker Andrew Kotting travels from Hastings to Hackney with a swan-shaped pedalo in in this unusual documentary.
Date reviewed: 20th July 2012
Room 237
Mark Kermode reviews Room 237, a documentary exploring the bizarre theories about Kubrick's hidden messages in The Shining.
Date reviewed: 26th October
Tyson
Mark Kermode reviews a documentary about the American boxer Mike Tyson which examines his career and personal life.
Date reviewed: 27th March
Young@Heart
5 live movie critic Mark Kermode reviews Young@Heart, a story featuring a group of senior citizens who perform classic rock and pop songs.
Date reviewed: 17th October
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