The 20 Best Documentaries of 2012

The 20 Best Documentaries of 2012

It was quite the unusual year for documentaries. One director made our list twice, with a movie about pop music and a movie about child murder. And our top three docs of the year were made by new feature filmmakers.  read more

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The Imposter

<i>The Imposter</i>

On June 13, 1994, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Being from a turbulent, working-class family, he received little attention from the media and it seemed that his family were the only ones who missed him (and they did so desperately). Imagine everyone’s surprise when Barclay was reported found three years later in Linares, Spain. Imagine their horror at the story he told of abduction, abuse and torture. Most importantly, imagine their relief that he was alive and returned to them. The relief of a sister. The relief of a mother....  read more

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Nine July Movies To Look Forward To

Nine July Movies To Look Forward To

If you're seeking solace from the July heat, might we recommend your local air-conditioned theater, where you'll find everything from fascinating foreign documentaries to worthwhile superhero blockbusters this month. Here are nine movies to look forward to this month.  read more

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Watch the Trailer for The Imposter

Watch the Trailer for <i>The Imposter</i>

As a fictitious thriller, The Imposter might leave audiences barely batting an eye. But as a documentary, it’s bizarre, frightening and above all, true. The film combines stylish re-enactments with real footage and interviews to unfold an award-winning feature....  read more

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The 12 Best Films From SXSW 2012

The 12 Best Films From SXSW 2012

SXSW has become one of the largest film festivals in the United States and certainly one of the most enjoyable. After countless hours of watching movies, we've pared it down to the 12 Best Films of SXSW.  read more

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The Eight Best Films From True/False 2012

The Eight Best Films From True/False 2012

The True/False Film Festival held its ninth incarnation earlier this month in the bucolic college town of Columbia Missouri, and Paste was there to take it all in.  read more

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