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‘Finding Vivian Maier’ a mildly interesting but somewhat formless documentary

Finding Vivian Maier Written and directed by John Maloof and Charlie Siskel USA, 2013 There are two stories fighting for dominance in Finding Vivian Maier, and the battle sadly ends in a draw. The first half of the film appears to be primarily about John Maloof, its co-writer/producer/director, and his quest to make people appreciate …

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Twenty Documentaries to Watch For in 2014

2014 is now in full swing, the Sundance Film Festival has closed its doors, and film festivals like South by Southwest and Tribeca are generating more buzz for the year’s noteworthy indie narratives and documentaries.  In recent years, documentaries such as Restrepo, Gasland, and Searching For Sugarman went on to become heavyweights. This year’s contenders include topics …

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