Film-Forward – Phil Guie

About Phil Guie

Phil Guie first began writing about movies while working as an editor for The Queens Ledger and Brooklyn Downtown Star. His film reviews, interviews, and feature articles have appeared both in print and online. He has been writing at Film Forward since 2016.

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Time for Ilhan

Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand

Time for Ilhan

This inspiring if somewhat conventional documentary follows Ilhan Omar during her history-making political campaign of 2015–2016 for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

By Phil Guie|March 8th, 2019|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

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Black Mother

Documentary

Black Mother

A documentary that digs deeply into Jamaica and, in the process, yields a fascinating portrait.

By Phil Guie|March 8th, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

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Apollo 11

Documentary, Top Picks

Apollo 11

The documentary consists of previously unseen footage gathered by NASA and the National Archives, which has been shaped into what often feels like a narrative thriller.

By Phil Guie|March 1st, 2019|Documentary, Top Picks|0 Comments

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Wrestle

Documentary, Top Picks

Wrestle

A documentary that deserves to stand alongside the best films about youth who pursue sports for a shot at a better life.

By Phil Guie|February 21st, 2019|Documentary, Top Picks|0 Comments

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The Gospel of Eureka

Documentary

The Gospel of Eureka

The documentary examines how the local Christian and LGBTQ communities in a Bible Belt town manage to co-exist together.

By Phil Guie|February 7th, 2019|Documentary|0 Comments

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Markie in Milwaukee | Slamdance 2019

Festivals, GLBT

Markie in Milwaukee | Slamdance 2019

A number of recent documentaries have centered on individuals who either transitioned or are transitioning, but the fascinating Markie in Milwaukee stands out from the rest.

By Phil Guie|February 7th, 2019|Festivals, GLBT|0 Comments