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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.

Dick Johnson Is Dead

A director films her still-alive father’s death multiple times in a variety of ways, with his blessing and active participation.

By |October 2nd, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Softie

This documentary works on multiple levels: as an insider’s look at a political campaign, an underdog story, a domestic drama, and even something of a thriller.

By |September 25th, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Top Picks|0 Comments

My Name Is Pedro

A real-life, modern-day To Sir, with Love.

By |September 17th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Education|0 Comments

The Garden Left Behind

Small victories feel euphoric while the disappointments are absolutely devastating in this portrayal of a transgender woman who is also an undocumented Mexican immigrant.

By |September 9th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, GLBT|0 Comments

River City Drumbeat

An in-depth study of a vibrant community and a highly effective snapshot of an arts organization that has done considerable good.

By |August 6th, 2020|Arts, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Blessed Child

Director Cara Jones comes to terms with being raised in the Unification Church in this intimate documentary.

By |July 17th, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth

An intimate documentary centering on a 30-year-old transgender man who makes the fateful decision to carry his own baby to term.

By |June 16th, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Tribeca 2020 Documentaries | Jacinta; Landfall; Through the Night

Each year, the Tribeca Film Festival draws attention to vital social issues, and 2020 is no different, though the event was cancelled.

By |June 11th, 2020|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments

Spaceship Earth

A fascinating look at the eight men and women who spent two years living and working side by side while isolated from the outside world.

By |May 12th, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments