Winnebago Man (2009) (NSFW)

Directed by Ben Steinbauer
Starring Jack Rebney
Runtime 85 minutes - Not Rated (NSFW)
4 Stars (out of 4)
"Winnebago Man" is the pinnacle, nexus, and cornerstone of my Quirky Documentary series. It's available on Netflix Instant, Amazon Instant, Fandor, and pretty much every other streaming service you can find. Which means there's no excuse for not watching it.

I have posted updates to this review, including some great videos featuring Jack Rebney, on a separate post. You can check it out by clicking here.

When I started doing a series about offbeat documentaries, "Winnebago Man" was actually at the top of my list. Actually, after seeing it again for this review I'm shocked that I haven't written about it before now. It's simultaneously funny and moving. This may be the top film of all time in terms of sheer entertainment value. I'll concede that this documentary won't bring attention to any important social issues, but that doesn't mean it can't make the world a better place. Anything that gives us a better understanding of humanity has real-world value in my opinion.

Visiting Shane (2006)

 Directed by Varda Hardy

Starring Shane Lewis and Andrea Benson

Runtime 53min. - Not Rated

Star rating N/A

"Visiting Shane" is part of the IndieRights collection and is available on Amazon Instant for $1.99.

"Visiting Shane" contains powerful images that are permanently seared into my mind. It's not a great documentary on the technical level, but its content is so heavy that you tend to not notice. Shane Lewis is an astounding character and it's a shame that no one thought to document his life before his final days. I can't give you all the details on his medical condition, but I'll try to generalize. He has tumors in his brain. They are benign, but they are forcing fluid into his spine and brain stem. This is causing Shane to lose control over his muscles and putting him in unfathomable pain. The tumors are inoperable. Shane will not survive and he knows it.

Confessions Of A Superhero (2007)

Directed by Matthew Ogens

Starring Christopher Dennis, Maxwell Allen, and Jennifer Wenger

Runtime 92min. - Rated R

This review is brought to you by BubbaWheat, author of Flights, Tights, and Movie Nights and contributor to The Lamb. He wrote it specifically for my quirky documentary series. His website focuses on superhero movies, but his knowledge of cinema reaches far beyond one genre. Click his website above or follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

You can watch the film on Netflix Streaming or Amazon Instant.

I had heard a little bit about this film, Confessions of a Superhero, but when Dusty asked me to review it, I thought it was a good change of pace. It’s presented by Morgan Spurlock, of Super Size Me fame, but he doesn’t really have anything to do with the documentary. The main focus is on four Hollywood street performers, although performers is kind of a strong word for what they do. They dress up as superheroes, pose for pictures, and take tips. The four heroes featured in this movie are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Hulk. They all claim to be actors who just haven’t gotten a gig yet, and they’re all varying degrees of normal.

The Gift (2003)

Directed by Louise Hogarth
Starring Doug Hitzel
Runtime 62min. - For Adults
4 Stars (out of 4)

"The Gift" is free to watch on SnagFilms.
I couldn't find the film's poster or trailer. I've instead embedded the movie at the top of the page.
I would like to make clear that the views expressed here are based largely on the material in the film. If that material is inaccurate or misleading then many of my statements are as well. The only thing I'm sure of is that I support the health, happiness, and rights of all humans regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.

Pride parades are something I've always supported. It's awesome that a oft-discriminated minority group organizes events to keep the public aware of their presence. It's important that a community sees LGBT people as humans, and what better way to do that than a celebration? After seeing "The Gift", I wonder if the LGBT communities shouldn't promote a shame parade as well. It may sound offensive, but isn't saving lives worth it? To the LGBT, specifically gay men, it could be more important to acknowledge shame than pride. I'm not saying that gay men should be ashamed of their sexuality. I don't believe that at all. But if they have casual unprotected sex, they should be ashamed. They put themselves, their partners, and any partners they may have in the future in danger.

Updates on Cell Count and Hybrid Vigor

Big news on a couple of movies we've been following at DustyOnMovies.

First up is Cell Count. It's a sci-fi horror film with a mad-scientist theme. I was lucky enough to see the film recently (Thanks to director Todd E. Freeman) and reviewed it RIGHT HERE. Today the news was announced that Cell Count has gotten distribution. You'll be able to catch it on DVD as of 11/1/12. Getting distribution is a big thing for indie filmmakers. I'm very happy for them. Here's the press release.

Arizona Seaside (2007)

Directed by Jens Pilegaard
Starring Roy Werner and Alexandra Hunter
Runtime 94min. - Not Rated
2.5 Stars (out of 4)

"Arizona Seaside" is part of IndieRights' YouTube and is available on Amazon Instant video.

The DVD cover for "Arizona Seaside" features all of its main characters drawn as caricatures. The colorful portrayals make perfect sense after seeing the film. The characters are all cartoonish stereotypes with exaggerated voices and fashion sense. In a low-budget movie of this type there are generally some actors whose inexperience shows. There are also those actors who have a real shot at hitting it big and are using the film as a stepping stone. When a movie is full of loud and occasionally obscene characters the difference between these groups is magnified. Still, it's hard for me to fault someone who is trying their best when I know they're still learning. If I'm being honest, I'd rather have a mediocre performance in an indie film than a good performance on an amateur movie blog.

Billy T: Te Movie (2011)

Directed by Ian Mune
Starring Billy T. James
Runtime 89min. - Not Rated

3 Stars (out of 4)

Part of my Quirky Documentary series,
"Billy T: Te Movie" is available on PAL DVD and BluRay.

William James Te Wehi Taitoko was born on January 17th, 1948. He had more talent than me. He had more talent than you. Sadly, most Americans have probably never heard of him; not even by his stage name, Billy T James. In New Zealand though, Billy T James is a legend.

It wasn't just Billy T's diversity of talent that made him a special entertainer, it was his advanced skills in each area. When Billy played guitar or saxophone, he did so at a professional level. His voice was powerful enough to have been a successful singer. Billy had microphone skills that allowed him to own the stage as a comedian. When he decided to try acting, his TV show was a hit. It's likely that if he had lived a full life he would have mastered even more disciplines of entertainment.

Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure (2011)

Directed by Matthew Bate
Starring Eddie Lee Sausage and Mitchell D
Runtime 90min. - Not Rated (profanity)
3 Stars (out of 4)

"Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure" is part of my quirky documentary series.
Available on DVD and V.O.D platforms.

"An audio misadventure" is surely the best description of this film's story. Imagine you've moved into a new apartment. Next door, there are neighbors who get drunk every night and have loud arguments. What do you do? Do you confront them? Call the police?

Mitchell D and Eddie Lee Sausage (real names) had just such a conundrum. It was 1987 in San Francisco and they had just came to town. They found a pink apartment building that fit their budget. They lovingly call it the "Pepto Bismol Palace". After a few nights of enduring their neighbor's tantrums, one of them knocks on the door. When the door opens he gives his neighbor an earful. The neighbor retorts, "I was a killer before you were born. I'll be a killer when you're dead."

The Weird World Of Blowfly (2010) (NSFW)

Directed by Jonathan Furmanski
Starring Clarence Reid and Tom Bowker
Runtime 89min. - Not Rated (NSFW)
3 Stars (out of 4)

"The Weird World of Blowfly" is part of my quirky documentary series.
It's available for FREE on Hulu. This review contains profanity.

Some of the characters in my quirky documentary series are incredibly vulgar, but Blowfly has more fun than the rest while cursing. When Winnebago Man or the guys from "Shut Up Little Man" curse, it's because they're pissed off. (Reviews of both are forthcoming.) When Blowfly curses it becomes a song and dance routine.

Ramin Bahrani directs Eg anda by Sigur Ros (Music Video)

Ramin Bahrani has directed some profound and moving films. His film "Chop Shop" is on the esteemed "Great Movies" list by Roger Ebert. When I saw his name pop up in connection with a music video I took notice.

There's a lot of movies and TV shows about fictional post-apocalyptic societies. To animals, the apocalypse must have happened when man mastered fire. Since then we've been encroaching on their habitats, shooting them, domesticating them, putting them in zoos, and sometimes hanging their head on our walls. It amazes me when someone shoots a black bear because it was "on their property". Guess what, you are on their property. I understand self-defense, but in the greater sense, we're the ones who started this war. I don't know if these theories sum up what Bahrani was trying to say here or if he was simply exploring the stark contrast between the modern world and nature. Either way, I found it to be existential and mystifying.

Before you ask, I don't know the language that is being spoke. I don't think it really matters to the video.

Sigur Rós - Ég anda from Sigur Rós Valtari Mystery Films on Vimeo.

Quirky Documentaries - The Reviews So Far

Here's the movies reviewed so far in the Quirky Documentary series. I think it's a good start. A couple of these weren't in the original post but they still count.

1. Heavy Metal Parking Lot
2. I Think We're Alone Now
3. Big River Man
4. Tabloid
5. Elephant in the Living Room
6. POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
7. Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles
8. Confessions Of A Superhero
9. Billy T: Te Movie
10. Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure
11. The Weird World Of Blowfly
12. Winnebago Man
13. Vincent: A Life In Color
14. Bill Cunningham New York
    

Heavy Metal Parking Lot + HMPL Alumni: Where Are They Now? (1986) (2006)

Directed by John Heyn and Jeff Krulik
Starring Zebraman and other random stoners
Runtime 17min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

Heavy Metal Parking Lot and it's follow-up HMPL Alumni: Where are they now? are both available for FREE on SnagFilms.
It goes without saying that this is part of my Quirky Documentary series.

Hey kids, listen up. These are your parents. In a related story, this is why your parents don't trust you to go to concerts on your own. Have you ever felt like your parents may be hiding something from you? Like maybe they were into some pretty gnarly stuff they don't want to tell you about? Or maybe you've thought your parents may have something wrong with them, like they took a bunch of drugs when they were younger. It's quite possible you are right.

Hybrid Vigor Update

You can donate to Hybrid Vigor at their KICKSTARTER page. They were also featured at IndieWire's page today, which is quite an esteemed website.

Nine days to go and Hybrid Vigor is nearly halfway to their $50,000 goal. If you aren't familiar with the project or why I'm mentioning it, you can get up-to-date by checking out the original post,

Hybrid Vigor - My First Feature Film

Remember, it only takes $1 to become a backer. Also for that $1 you will be part of the movie poster. DustyOnMovies has pledged at the $10 level meaning we'll be on the poster, in the end credits, and we'll get a downloadable copy of the film when it's released, which I assure you will be reviewed on this site. The rewards get more and more awesome at each level of giving.

Today they sent out a couple of cool updates. The first one featured the star of "Hybrid Vigor", Velta Buka.

The second update was interesting because it featured that same lovely face after some costume/make-up tests. They apparently know what they're doing.

Some Guy Who Kills People (2011)

Directed by Jack Perez - Written by Ryan Levin
Starring Kevin Corrigan, Barry Bostwick and Ariel Gade
Runtime 100min. - Rated R
2.5 Stars (out of 4)

"Some Guy Who Kills People" is available on DVD and cable/satellite on-demand.
A google image search reveals that the film's various movie posters and cover art get 4 stars.

Here's a joke for you. A guy attempts suicide and endlessly fantasizes about murder upon his release from a mental hospital. Did you laugh? Neither did I. Yet that's the setup for the film. The punchline I suppose would be that he has a daughter who never knew he existed. She would have probably never known about her father if it weren't for the fact she's a character in a movie. It's a joke people, stay with me here.

Qwerty (2012)

Directed by Bill Sebastian
Starring Dana Pupkin and Eric Hailey
Runtime 90min. - Not Rated
3.5 Stars (out of 4)

"Qwerty" is still playing festivals. Screening info can be found on the official Qwerty homepage.

I am the victim of an elaborate ruse. The trailer for "Qwerty" led me to believe I'd be watching a lighthearted comedy. After all, how serious could a movie about competitive Scrabble be? I thought I'd be watching something akin to "Dodgeball" or "Balls of Fury". I was so wrong.

The movie is actually much deeper than you'd believe based on its premise. That's because there is an invisible character in the movie that couldn't be adequately illustrated in a trailer. This character makes itself known throughout the film. It's a character whose presence is always lurking in the shadows when thing seems to be going well. Its name is depression.

Unicorn City (2012)

Directed by Bryan Lefler
Devin McGinn, Jaclyn Hales and Jon Gries
Runtime 102min. - Rated PG
3 Stars (out of 4)

"Unicorn City" is currently a $3.99 V.O.D exclusive on Amazon Instant, VUDU, and CinemaNow.

"Unicorn City" is a good illustration of my feelings on the comedy genre. I've always maintained that Comedy is the most personal genre of them all. Things that make us sad or scared are generally universal. The things that make us laugh, however, can vary wildly from person to person. While a comedy about live action role-playing may not appeal to everyone, the targeted demographic will surely get a kick out of this film. Even if you've never LARPed yourself (I haven't), you'll understand the humor if you have any geeky family or friends.

Casablanca (1942)

Directed by Michael Curtiz

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
Runtime 102min. - Rating: Approved4 Stars (out of 4)

"Casablanca" is the original entry in my series "The Greats".

Written 5/28/12

When I decided to dedicate a portion of my blog to the admiration of cinematic icons, I knew exactly where to start. In my opinion, "Casablanca" is the greatest film ever made. That's really something when you consider how much more valid my opinion is than everyone else's. Okay, maybe not.

"Casablanca's" story is not one of meticulous planning and effort. In fact, it was all sort of a happy accident. At the time, Humphrey Bogart had just finished his first starring role. No one could have imagined the legend he eventually became. The comic pairing of Bogart with Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre was established in "The Maltese Falcon", but it was "Casablanca" that made their work legendary. Director Michael Curtiz was a stalwart for Warner Bros. in those days, but still the film wasn't expected to be much more than good.

The Hustler (1961)

Directed by Robert Rossen
Starring Paul Newman, Piper Laurie and George C. Scott
Runtime 134min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

"The Hustler" is the second entry in my series "The Greats"

In the 50 years since "The Hustler" was made, no film has better illustrated the dark side of gambling. Eddie Felson (Newman) is an addict. It doesn't matter if he's winning or losing as long as there's something at stake. It's hard for non-gamblers to understand the addictive potency of gambling. It tickles that same lump of brain that responds to heroin, cocaine or even chocolate.

Fast Eddie's game of choice is straight pool. He's come to town with his backer looking for the richest game and toughest opponent in the country. What he hasn't learned until the end of the film is that the only opponent who can beat him is himself. It's a tough education.

I Think We're Alone Now (2008)

Directed by Sean Donnelly
Starring Kelly McCormick and Jeff Turner
Runtime 62min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

"I Think We're Alone Now" is part of my ever-expanding Quirky Documentary Series.
It's available to watch for free at SnagFilms.

You remember Tiffany right? Sure you do. She sang "I think we're alone now", "Could've Been" and, uh, that's about it. According to her wiki page she has numerous albums and singles but she's really only known for 2 songs and an appearance in Playboy. In this documentary by Sean Donnelly named after her biggest hit, Tiffany is a MacGuffin. I know it sounds odd for a real-life person to be a MacGuffin in a documentary. Usually, the term is reserved for fictional objects-of-desire that motivate the characters to take extreme measures. The MacGuffin is almost always interchangeable. "The Maltese Falcon" is the most obvious example of the phenomenon. That valuable falcon could have been a sack of diamonds and the story would've been the same.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Directed by Marc Webb
Starring Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield and Rhys Ifans
Runtime 136min. - Rated PG-13
3 Stars (out of 4)

There are many obligatory scenes in a Spider-man origins story. There must be a scene of Peter Parker being bitten by a spider. There must be a scene of him adjusting to his new abilities. There must be a scene where he embarrasses someone physically who once embarrassed him. There must be a scene of Peter designing and making his costume. There must be a scene of Peter awkwardly courting a girl. There must be a scene where Peter practices web-slinging. There must be a scene where Peter forgets his duties at home in favor of web-slinging. There are so many "must" scenes that I found myself wishing for a montage. There's even a scene where Spider-man falls through a roof into a wrestling ring and gets the idea for his mask. If Randy Savage was still alive he would have probably made an appearance and given me one more thing to bitch about.

Cell Count (2012)

Directed by Todd E. Freeman
Starring Robert McKeeHen, Haley Talbot, Christopher Toyne
Runtime 96min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

"Cell Count" is currently screening at festivals. Check out their homepage for more information.

Every critic has a sweet tooth for certain genres. Frequent readers of my blog probably know I like comic book movies. I know that's a childish admission, but it's true. I recognize that comic book films are often superficial and frequently bad. That doesn't stop my enjoyment. I even had fun watching the live-action "Green Lantern" movie with Ryan Reynolds and that film is as bad as they come.

Something less obvious on my blog is my love of mad scientists. Films like "Re-Animator", "From Beyond", "Videodrome", "Altered States" and "Man With The Screaming Brain" always keep me entertained. Even the oldies like "They Saved Hitler's Brain" give me great joy. You'll notice that most of these films also fit the role of "body horror", a genre that preys on the fear of disease, parasites and disfigurement.

Midlothia (2007)

Based on the play "Pluck The Day" by Steven Walters
Directed by Bill Sebastian
Starring Bill Sebastian, James Thomas Gilbert, Jessica McClendon, and Eric Reeves
Runtime 89min. - Not Rated

3.5 Stars (out of 4)

"Midlothia" is part of the IndieRights film library. It's available on DVD.
Other IndieRights films I have reviewed include Delivered, Less, and Spilt Milk.

If Shakespeare was born in Texas he may have written "Midlothia". There's really only four characters involved, but a flowchart explaining their relationships would be indecipherable. The threads tying these characters together barely support their weight and when one thread is cut they fall into chaos.

The film delivers its opening act without its central character, Fred (Sebastian). He is referenced by his friends and ex-fiance but the only visual account of Fred is his long walk back home. He woke up near his truck after a night of hard drinking and the battery was dead. This gives the viewer time to learn about Fred from the people who know him best. They all have a love/hate relationship with him. They believe Fred is moving out of town and while they will all miss him, they also look forward to life without him.

Hybrid Vigor - My First Feature Film

That's right. I've just became a producer on my first feature film. It's called "Hybrid Vigor". It will be directed by Brandon Fowler. (right)

I know it seems unlikely that I could be a movie producer considering I make on the low side of middle-class income. If you don't believe me then just wait until the movie comes out. I'll be on the movie poster and in the end credits.

For $1.00, you can be a producer too.

Kickstarter has been mentioned before on this blog. It's an online platform for donations. All you need to get started is a good idea. It's not just for films, but any project that needs funding. The project starters usually offer perks that increase with your donation. At the $5 level you get to be part of Hybrid Vigor's mosaic movie poster and have your name in the end credits. If you have a little more change to spare, you can get some one-of-a-kind souvenirs from the film or even a walk-on appearance. If you have a lot of change to spare then you can have your company's logo listed in the end credits. Any tier you choose will include the perks from every tier below. It's a pretty awesome system.

CLICK HERE FOR THE "HYBRID VIGOR" KICKSTARTER PROJECT PAGE

DustyOnMovies has chosen to sponsor "Hybrid Vigor" for several reasons. Judging from the screenshots, this will be a good looking film. I also like the director's background story. His first film was stolen. He did eventually recover the negatives, but the sound is lost forever. He spent a lot of time on a promising film just to see his hard work go up in flames. I'd like to see him get some redemption with Hybrid Vigor.

The base level donation for this fundraiser is $1.00. For that you get your photo on their mosaic poster, an @ mention on twitter and your name featured on their website. You'll also get a downloadable version of the poster. That's a pretty sweet deal. Especially if you're looking to build your twitter following. The management team for the campaign will send you regular email updates on the movie's progress.

When you pledge money to the film it's not drafted from your credit card immediately. You are only charged on the campaign's goal date. If they haven't met their goal by that date, you are not charged. The date for "Hybrid Vigor" is July 26th 2012. They've raised $13,225 as of this post and their goal is $50,000.

I plan on updating my readers on the project when I get them via email. I also hope to secure an interview with some of the folks involved in the project. If I'm really lucky, they'll be nice enough to send me a screener when post-processing is completed. Here's hoping.

The best way to learn more about the film is from the filmmakers themselves. The video below explains the project and gives you some teaser footage from the beautiful locations in eastern Europe.

A Fighting Chance (2010)

Directed by Takashi Doscher and Alex Shofner

Starring Kyle Maynard
Runtime 90min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

"A Fighting Chance" is not part of my Quirky Documentaries series. It is, however, free on Crackle, Snagfilms and Hulu.

Just like Kyle Maynard, "A Fighting Chance" makes a real impact. His legs stop at just above where the knee would be. His arms seem to be two different lengths with the longer one extending a few inches beyond his elbow. When most people catch a glimpse of someone in this condition their initial response is pity. If you treat Maynard with pity, he may choke you unconscious. "But Dusty, how could he choke me if he can't even reach my neck?", you ask. Well, he won an ESPN Espy Award in 2004 for his accomplishments in wrestling. He'll bring you to his height, then he'll destroy you. Kyle Maynard isn't a destroyer by nature. He's actually a dreamer at heart. The film follows him on but one of those dreams; becoming a MMA fighter.

Big River Man (2009)

Directed by John Maringouin
Starring Martin and Borut Strel
Runtime 100min. - Not Rated
4 Stars (out of 4)

"Big River Man" is part of my quirky documentary series and is available on DVD.

Martin Strel is an enigma. If you tried to convince me that he was an athlete, I'd assume he was a hot-dog eating champion. In addition to his waist size, Martin is also a heavy partaker of spirited beverages. His body could be described as the opposite of Michael Phelps', one of the only swimmers more famous than Strel. In Martin's home country of Slovenia, his swimming fame knows no equal. He has an endorsement deal with a local water park that lets him use the facilities privately along with his family. He's regularly recognized around town and rarely has to purchase his own booze. He takes full advantage of the alcoholic generosity and when he's had his fill he drives himself home. Slovenia has laws against drunken driving and Martin gets pulled over regularly. Once the police see who's behind the wheel they let him off with a not-so-stern warning.

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)

Directed by Rupert Sanders
Starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and Chris Hemsworth
Runtime 127min. - Rated PG13
1.5 Stars (out of 4)

I had a definite mental and physical reaction to the latest version of the classic fairy tale. The mental reaction is called REM sleep and the physical reaction is scientifically known as snoring.

Okay, I didn't actually fall asleep during "Snow White and the Huntsman", but I came close. The film was over 2 hours long but I felt like all of the interesting points were glossed over. Snow White spends years imprisoned in a castle, but the film cuts that entire experience down to a minute at most. Assuming that she had only been fed and clothed she would have probably evolved in to a quasi-feral woman during her imprisonment. Instead, she emerges with intelligence and the spirit of a warrior. Where did her education and inspiration come from? Why isn't she an atrophied sickling with a broken spirit?

Tabloid (2010)

Directed by Errol Morris
Starring Joyce McKinney
Runtime 87min. - Rated R
4 Stars (out of 4)


Tabloid is part of my quirky documentary series. It's available on DVD and VOD and is playing on some premium cable channels.

Errol Morris is an unintrusive documentarian. He tends to let his subjects tell their story without interjecting his own opinions. For me, it's a hit-or-miss style that relies heavily on the entertainment value of his subjects. His film "Gates Of Heaven" is considered an all-time great by at least one well respected film critic. While some people find deep meaning in that film, I find it deeply boring. The vibrant characters of "Tabloid" fit well in Morris' style; allowing it to become a bright, humorous, and occasionally sad film.

Quirky Documentaries

I haven't done enough documentary reviews on my blog, though I watch many. My tastes lean towards the eccentric rather than the "important" documentaries. I don't really care to discuss "Inside Job", "Gasland", or "The Cove". It's not that I don't like films that address social issues, I've actually watched many. However, I really don't want to dwell on things like the slaughter of dolphins or the collapsing world economy. I watch the films and try to educate myself enough to carry on intelligent conversation, but reviewing them would force me to confront emotions that I'd prefer to ignore.

Instead, I want to focus on documentaries that ignore social issues. I want to learn about people I can both laugh at and pity. While none of the docs I'm about to mention give you a full understanding of the human condition, each one gives you a different perspective that can be used to widen your horizon.

Here's a list, in no particular order, of docs that I've seen and plan to review.