Mel Brooks is 100 years old now. Can you believe it? Well, a year prior to the insane milestone, he sat down for Mel Brooks: ...

Aside from HBO Max, no streaming service has a library of documentaries as diverse or strong as Netflix. From deep dives into the sporting world to explorations of exotic locales or exclusive ...

The overall quality of documentaries, particularly documentary films, have improved significantly over the past several years. More than just possessing the benefit of hindsight, documentary ...

From 'Grey Gardens' to 'The Gleaners and I,' 'Gimme Shelter' to 'Grizzly Man' and beyond, THR critics pick their favorite non-fiction films of all time. By David Rooney, Jon Frosch, Daniel Fienberg, ...

While we’re always down for a good narrative film, sometimes the most compelling stories are the ones pointing the camera at our own world. From personal profiles to investigations, from stories of ...

Oscars Best Documentary Short Film Commentary (Updated March 9, 2026): It’s been a banner year for the documentary short contenders, with each nominee presenting a compelling case for why it could ...

While narrative filmmaking is one of our favorite forms, some of the most important stories are told when the camera turns to the world around us. From inspirational biographies to gripping true crime ...

We can all appreciate a compelling documentary. Whether you’re a superfan of the genre or just an occasional viewer, when a documentary captivates us, it’s worth celebrating. But when you consider the ...