Noteworthy Geek Documentaries
I totally love documentaries, mockumentaries and just about anything on the History or Discovery channel so I thought I would compile a list of my personal favorites from the past decade that relate to my own personal geeky interests.
I went on an all out docu-menta-thon to find the best geeky documentaries out there and these were my top results. King of Kong is probably my personal favorite but the others on this list are definitely worth checking out.
(2007) The King of Kong: 
This is definitely my favorite geeky documentary with serious drama and suspense that is often laugh out loud ridiculous. The ultimate gaming underdog Steve Wiebe goes up against the ultimate ego-crazed villain Billy Mitchell in the quest to reach the all-time highest ever Donkey Kong arcade score. I found myself yelling at the screen at times where Wiebe was treated badly by the snobs of the arcade gaming world but I am glad I stuck it out for the ending. I have read that possibly the drama in the film is hyped up for effect by the director but I try to ignore that so that I can enjoy the pure nerdy rivalry which is priceless. Definitely worth the rent!
(2007) Monster Camp:
I have done (or am doing) my fair share of MMP Online-Gaming where I’ve been a mage or hunter but I can’t begin to imagine acting out those characters in real life. I was unaware of this whole subculture until seeing this movie and found it fascinating in the train-wreck disaster sort of way. It was interesting, painfully funny and a really in depth look at a world that few “normals” get to see. To each their own and whatever makes you happy I always say.
(2006) This Film is not yet Rated:
If you love movies as much as I do then you would really benefit from watching this deep dark study of the American movie ratings system and the devious mystery that surrounds it and it’s anonymous raters. I had no idea how painstakingly difficult it is to get a movie made (especially an independent) if it has any of what those particular raters may consider risque content on any given day. It really should be a crime that a few random nobodies get to decide whether a film gets released in theaters or get major distribution (which means more money and more chance to see it). Very eye-opening.
(2007) Confessions of a Superhero: 
I found this documentary to be creative but in the end far too sad for what I had expected it to be. Most people have heard of or even have seen the look-a-like costume superheros/actors that stand outside the Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard and this documentary takes an extremely close look their “jobs” and the personal lives of four individuals. Wonder-woman, the Incredible Hulk, Batman and Superman impersonators all share their souls and lives in this tell all that left me wishing I hadn’t watched it and in need of a hug.
(2002) The Alien Saga: 
There are only a few movies out there that I could watch over and over and Alien/Aliens are both films that I adore and will always get sucked into if they are on TV. I even have the collectors edition multi-disk boxed set. Again, I let my nerd flag fly. This documentary is pretty much an all access full scope look at the making and inspirations for the aliens films. Their general design and original artwork are really amazingly creepy created by H.R.Giger. With interviews from the original female bad-ass Sigourney Weaver and master director Ridley Scott. For some reason the quality of the film is a little lacking but the content is worth the rental for sure.
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