

Glenn Kenny
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‘Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon’ Review: Beyond ‘Crazy Train’
Forty years after Rhoads’s death, small rock venues across the nation still host tribute shows honoring him. This new documentary explains why.

‘Sheryl’ Review: The High Highs and Low Lows of Pop Stardom
This documentary about Sheryl Crow depicts a musician whose work ethic did not allow a lot of time for frivolity.

‘Los Conductos’ Review: Lost Souls Above Medellín
A former cult member tries to restore his life.

‘Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain’ Review: Influential Rappers, Still Smokin’
This documentary by Estevan Oriol chronicles the rise of a group that he has been around since its inception.

‘The Tale of King Crab’ Review: In Exile, Both at Home and Abroad
This fiction feature debut follows a scandalous son of a physician turned adventurer in spite of himself.

‘Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off’ Review: Shred Until Shredded
This new documentary about the pro skateboarder Tony Hawk explores his compulsion to continue skating at all costs.

‘Royalty Free: The Music of Kevin MacLeod’ Review: Into the Spotlight
A musician who gives away most of his music may be heard everywhere, but few know who he is.

‘Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story’ Review: An M.M.A. Fighter Speaks Out
A documentary takes a look at Bisping’s tough and tender sides.

‘The Torch’ Review: The Blues Legend Buddy Guy Sows His Legacy
A new documentary by Jim Farrell focuses on the musician’s sense of mission.

‘Playing in the FM Band’ Review: A Free-Form Radio Legend
The trailer for this documentary shows today’s New Yorkers saying they had never heard of Steve Post. The film itself tries to make a case...