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A/Way is a really unique film that has a great combo of mixing these well-done mini documentaries and the narrative film, creating a seamless interlocking story.

Anna, played by Rosie McDonald, is very natural and very well cast. Director Derek Garcia did a great job creating a world that travels to exotic places we don't want to leave.

The story is different, and I really was rooting for Anna as she went on her journey. And her interactions with the other women were so natural and organic, which made the documentary side of the film so engaging. I believe they weren't actors, and it makes it feel authentic. I really like the mix and approach to this storytelling.

Worth the watch.

A Cursed Man is a really interesting documentary because it deals with the supernatural and asks the question: What if the filmmaker gets cursed to see if it's real? Hell yeah, I want to see that. Even if you don't believe in being cursed, why would anyone risk it by willingly being the recipient? Well, thankfully, Liam Le Guillou, the director and star, allows that to happen to him. And we're not talking about a good luck curse-he allows a dark curse, and the way he engages with people who specialize in the dark arts, is a fun way to learn about this world.

A cool aspect of this documentary goes into how Voodoo and witchcraft are all about being interconnected and how the mind can influence our physical being. I kind of now want to study Voodoo. One Voodoo priest even calls out the filmmaker by calling him entitled to want to be cursed, and I'm so happy they left that in because it gives the doc more credibility.

The doc follows Liam who travels all over the world talking with different people who are either experts in black magic or scientists who can put a scientific spin on things.

It's beautifully shot and moves pretty fast. It's worth watching not only to see how the curses affect the filmmaker but also for the intriguing inside look into this dark world from a skeptical filmmaker's perspective.

I've been a fan of Bill Plympton's work for a long time, his weird, surreal, and hilarious animations have always stood out. But until watching Adventures in Plymptoons!, I didn't actually know much about the man behind the art. This documentary does a great job of telling his story, from his early days in Oregon to turning down a million-dollar deal from Disney just to keep his independence. Alexia Flora, the director, kept the things fun making this really fun to watch. How else would you tell the story of Bill, someone whose work is so hilarious and offbeat?

The film flows really well, mixing in clips of his work with interviews from some big names like Weird Al, Matthew Modine, Ed Begley and Moby along with friend, family and a film critic who genuinely hates his work and doesn't hold back. There's a lot of really interesting stories that kept me engaged and the chapter points helped move things a long and peaked my interest.

One of the cool things I respect about Bill was learning how he stuck to his guns when it came to creative freedom. He could've gone the mainstream route, but instead, he chose to do things his own way, and that's what makes his work so unique. The more I watched, the more I wanted to see even more of what he's created. It gives another reason to love indie filmmakers.

If you're into animation, especially the kind that's weird, edgy, and completely original, this is a documentary worth checking out. It's not just a look at his career; it's a celebration of an artist who refused to play by the rules. Now that I know more about Plympton, I'm going on a binge-watch of his films.