The documentaries are thick on the ground this week, whether you want to explore of the life of Marlon Brando, take on the warring voices of Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley or watch a man confront the effects of a genocide. Or, if you're not in the mood for serious contemplation, Up to Date's indie, foreign and documentary critics also have a comedy in mind for you.
Cynthia Haines
Best of Enemies, R
- Documentary about 1968 televised debates between political pendants Gore Vidal and William Buckley
Listen To Me Marlon, not rated
- Documentary using audio tapes of Marlon Brando talking about acting and his career in Hollywood
The Look of Silence, rated PG-13
- Follow-up to the documentary The Act of Killing about genocide in Indonesia
Steve Walker
Listen to Me Marlon, not rated
- Newly unearthed audio recordings from Marlon Brando examining his career highs and lows
She's Funny That Way, R
- Peter Bogdanovich comedy set in NYC theater world is light as helium but funny as hell
Best of Enemies, R
- Deliciously acerbic documentary about the feud between intellectuals Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley