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David Wharton


David Wharton is a journalist and film critic with over 15 years of experience. His reviews for the Daily Dot focus on original movies and series produced by streaming entertainment services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. He lives in Texas, where he works as the online editor of DSNews.com

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The best documentaries on Hulu

From award-winners to fascinating curiosities, there's something for everyone.

On Aug 29, 2017 by David Wharton

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The Tick Amazon streaming

Amazon’s ‘The Tick’ is a surreal, hilarious deconstruction of superheroes

This Tick feels more grown up, but he's still got his childlike innocence.

On Aug 24, 2017 by David Wharton

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worst netflix movies - naked

‘Naked’ is a ‘Groundhog Day’ riff that should have stayed underground

Marlon Wayans can't rescue this floundering Netflix comedy.

On Aug 12, 2017 by David Wharton

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hulu_originals

The 18 best Hulu originals you can stream today

There's more to Hulu than just 'The Handmaid's Tale.'

On Aug 11, 2017 by David Wharton

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Brillo Box HBO

‘Brillo Box (3 ¢ Off)’ is a moving portrait of family, art, and a $3 million Warhol

The HBO doc follows one family’s intersection with pop-art history.

On Aug 9, 2017 by David Wharton

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daughters of destiny

‘Daughters of Destiny’ finds hope in India’s caste system

Netflix's stunning 4-part doc follows young women defying all odds.

On Jul 31, 2017 by David Wharton

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best new comedies : tour de pharmacy

HBO’s ‘Tour de Pharmacy’ is a ridiculous, side-splitting tour de force

Andy Samberg's mockumentary is a cameo-rich laugh riot about doping in cycling.

On Jul 10, 2017 by David Wharton

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best movies on amazon prime 4k: paterson

Don’t miss Adam Driver’s whirlwind role in Amazon’s ‘Paterson’

The latest film from indie legend Jim Jarmusch is a celebration of noble, everyday creativity.

On Jun 23, 2017 by David Wharton

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best 4k documentaries on netflix 2017 : nobody speak trials of the free press

‘Nobody Speak’ reminds us just how important the truth-tellers are

It all started with a sex tape.

On Jun 23, 2017 by David Wharton

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best netflix documentaries of 2017 : Counterpunch

Netflix’s ‘CounterPunch’ captures the anguish and hustle of American boxing

This is very much about the glory.

On Jun 20, 2017 by David Wharton

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best docs 2017 : If You're Not In the Obit, Eat Breakfast

‘If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast’ explores the secret of vitality after 90

Betty White, Stan Lee, and Carl Reiner are still working it.

On Jun 7, 2017 by David Wharton

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best documentaries on Hulu 2017 : Johnny Knoxville in Dumb Documentary Big Brother Magazine

‘Dumb: The Story of Big Brother Magazine’ uncovers the wild scene that spawned ‘Jackass’

Featuring interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Tony Hawk, and Steve-O, the doc is riveting.

On Jun 4, 2017 by David Wharton

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hulu documentaries : Becoming Bond

Hulu’s ‘Becoming Bond’ is a rollicking profile of the man who walked away from 007

At his core, George Lazenby was always James Bond.

On May 21, 2017 by David Wharton

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The Wizard of Lies

HBO’s ‘The Wizard of Lies’ is an intimate look at an icon of greed

Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer vanish into their roles.

On May 20, 2017 by David Wharton

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best documentaries of 2017 Mommy Dead and Dearest

‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’ is a murder story where the murder is the least horrific part

HBO's latest crime documentary is an emotional roller coaster.

On May 15, 2017 by David Wharton

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