'Alive Inside'/Music and Memory

Man in Nursing Home 'Awakens' When Listening to Music From His Past

A new documentary, Alive Inside, follows the “awakening” that occurs when people suffering from memory loss and Alzheimer’s are given music they have a strong emotional connection to — often, music they grew up with.

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Sarah Ferguson Faces Charges in Turkey Over Secret Film

The Turkish government is calling for the Duchess of York’s extradition over illegaly taped documentary footage.

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North Korea Airs Film Celebrating Its ‘Genius Among the Geniuses’

In case there are any doubts, Kim Jong Un is seen climbing inside a tank and riding a strapping gray horse.

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“It took a little edge off my natural blandness.”

Woody Allen notes in an American Masters documentary regarding his relationship with stepdaughter figure, now-wife Soon-Yi Previn. Allen was involved with actress Mia Farrow when he met Soon-Yi, Farrow’s adopted daughter, at the age of 10.

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That’s a Wrap: British Man’s Body Mummified, King Tut-Style

“We are all equal in the presence of death,” an ancient proverb reads. King or commoner, we all deserve the same treatment.

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‘A New Shift in Power’: Documentary Offers an Intimate Look at Occupy Wall Street

“Finally we’ve risen up.”

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Toronto Film Festival Dispatch: Give Me U2 Or Give Me Death

So many choices. That’s the great thing about film festivals. Too many choices. That’s the terrible thing about film festivals.

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‘The Undefeated’ Fails To Defeat The Box Office: Sarah Palin Movie Debuts to Empty Audience

The Undefeated is proving an ironic title choice. 

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Watch: Jimmy ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ McMillan Gets Documentary Treatment

The rent is still too high, but now you can watch the trailer for the upcoming documentary DAMN!, which traces the rise of 2010 New York gubernatorial candidate Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party.

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Watch: Paul the Psychic Octopus Gets His Very Own Movie

An upcoming biopic will tell the story of the clairvoyant cephalopod that gained instant celebrity status by calling outcomes of World Cup soccer matches last summer.