Articles by Sarah Bea

'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' Gives Music Docs a Good Name

Directed by Gotham Chopra

PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2024

There aren't many artists today with enough history — and heart — to support a four-part documentary miniseries. So many music docs come ou...

'The Movie Man' Celebrates the Cinematic Marvel of Ontario Cottage Country

Directed by Matt Finlin

PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2024

In a loving tribute to Highlands Cinema, Matt Finlin's documentary 'The Movie Man' celebrates the historic theatre and the entrepreneur who...

'Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?' Has No Rhythm and Contributes Nothing

PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2023

Geddy Lee, a Canadian icon for the past 50 years, is admired for his immense musical talent, gentle quirky energy and unabashed nerdiness....

'Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music' Is as Hopeful as It Is Harrowing

Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2023

In a world where the only plays getting mainstream attention are the splashy, expensive musicals on Broadway, it's easy to forget that thea...

'July Talk: Love Lives Here' Is for the Fans

Directed by Brittany Farhat

PUBLISHED May 25, 2023

July Talk: Love Lives Here is, for better or worse, a unique music documentary. Filmed (mostly) in black and white, it leans into an art-ho...

'Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All' Is a Low, Slow, Sad Burn

Directed by David Soutar

PUBLISHED May 2, 2023

Ed Sheeran is an unlikely pop star. The singer-songwriter rose to fame at an early age, scoring impressive chart numbers in his 20s on the...

'The School for Good and Evil' Is More Evil Than Good

Directed by Paul Feig

PUBLISHED Oct 21, 2022

Good versus evil — the classic moral binary underlying centuries of storytelling. It's a tried and true formula, repeated countless times i...

Corb Lund Shines Light on Obscure Country Corners on 'Songs My Friends Wrote'

PUBLISHED Apr 29, 2022

Corb Lund has earned his place among the Canadian greats. Having been born and raised in the small town of Taber, AB, Lund successfully lev...