Michaela Pontellini

Truly one of the most horrifying and important discoveries of the modern age is the application of nuclear power. Used as a weapon, it is one of the most destructive

Pride meets gastronomic ingenuity in Lutz Hachmeister’s interesting, though ultimately shallow documentary, Three Stars. The film follows a number of world-renowned chefs from Europe, Asia and North America. Hachmeister examines

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and caused such devastation that the city is still feeling the effects today. Directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin give viewers a first

Beer lovers take heed! Beer Wars wants you on their side. This 2009 documentary goes into the trenches in the war between craft brewers and beer heavy weights (i.e. Anheuser-Busch) in the

Do you ever find yourself in a funk for seemingly no reason? If so, I may have found the ultimate cure. Just turn on Netflix and search for a documentary

For most children, childhood was a time where anything was possible and magic was real. Like many children, I loved to watch Sesame Street and the Muppets. The characters seemed

What does it mean to have “good hair”? This is the question Chris Rock looked to answer when one of his daughters asked him, “Daddy, why don’t I have good

Where do you plan to give birth? It seems a strange question with an obvious answer for most women, who would never dream of going anywhere but a hospital.  The