Category: Film Recommendations

September 14, 2026By Janis Cole The title tells only part of the story that Mariska Hargitay covers in her deeply moving debut feature documentary about family history, family secrets and family love. While the title shines a spotlight on Jayne Mansfield and portrays her admirably, the crux of the story rests squarely with Hargitay. Hargitay…

September 1, 2026By Janis Cole Prolific non-binary queer poet Andrea Gibson and their distinguished poet wife Megan Falley focus on human connection rather than tragedy in this moving portrait of love during terminal illness. The film showcases how the couple transforms a serious health challenge into a joyful celebration of life.  Come See Me in the Good…

August 18, 2026By Janis Cole Everywhere Man is a feel-good documentary celebrating Peter Asher, the legendary musician, producer and music industry pioneer whose influence on music, culture and art spans six decades. Billed as the ‘everywhere man’, Asher is getting around with his hit cabaret show, Peter Asher: A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond. His live…

August 4, 2026By Janis Cole Watching the no-holds-barred portrait of Nan Goldin that spans a range of germane topics was a very personal experience. It’s the richest, most memorable film I’ve seen in years.  The film weaves multiple narratives, each with gold-mined material; covering highs and lows in Goldin’s extraordinary life; her remarkable photo, slideshow and multimedia…

July 20, 2026By Janis Cole Michelle Mama’s tribute film to Canadian music legend Carole Pope kicked off Hot Docs with two sold out shows, went on to win Best Canadian Film at Inside Out and has been playing theatrically, with Mama and Pope thrilling audiences at select Q&As. Now CBC’s Gem is offering their not-to-be-missed documentary for free,…