Ep 47 YEAR END REVIEW with host Paco Romane Ep 46 HOME MOVIE with comedian Amy Miller Ep 45 WEINER with comedian/writer Megan Koester Ep 44 YOU DON’T KNOW BO JACKSON with comedian Billy Wayne Davis Ep 43 HELL HOUSE with MTV writer Molly Lambert This is my new XFINITY TV commercial. Besides looking like an old, out-of-shape gnome I think this is pretty cool. Look for it on a TV near you or at the very least watch it here and it will be on a computer screen now. Here are a couple of versions. The first is from the XFINITY Youtube page the second from their Vimeo page. It was a really fun shoot. My scene was the last to shoot for the day and the crew got the garage all set up and ready to shoot. It is always really nice to work with a bunch of professionals. They make it all look easy. My favorite part was getting the opportunity improvise a lot of my lines. If I can just improvise my lines I am a happy camper! Sup Doc: A Documentary Film Podcast Ep 47 YEAR END REVIEW with host Paco Romane …

Hell’s Kitchen not exactly cutting it for you tonight? Here’s a menu of the most powerful food documentaries available to stream on Netflix. Ranging from delectable accounts of master chefs and their artistic cuisines to sociopolitical analyses of what goes into our food (and what we’re getting out of it), here are what you should be streaming tonight — as long as it’s not on an empty stomach. We’re nothing short of obsessed with mini-series Chef’s Table since it’s arrival on Netflix last week. Following six different master chefs from all over the world, David Gelb uncovers the heart of what goes into each of their dishes. Chef’s Table digs into the bigger picture of food and the culture of coming together around a table. [Stream Chef’s Table on Netflix] 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' (2011) From the same man who brought you Chef’s Table is the incredible Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a documentary chronicling the career of 89-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono and why getting a seat in his ten-table, $300 per plate restaurant, is a foodie’s ultimate dream. 

[Stream Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix]jiro dreams of sushi peb Prepping for the Master Sommelier exam is no simple feat, and these four wine connoisseurs will stop at nothing to ensure they’re at the top of their field… or vineyard, rather. jiro dreams of sushi laemmle[Stream Somm on Netflix]sumo sushi menu mildenhall From Iron Chef America and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man v. Food — Netflix has all of your Food Network and Travel Channel guilty pleasures available to stream whenever you’re in the mood for something delectable to watch. sushi kan ottawa urbanspoon

'Kings of Pastry' (2009)samurai sushi menu almaty Make sure you’re nowhere near a Sprinkles if you put this one on: poor decisions will be made. watch jiro dreams of sushi letmewatchthisKings of Pastry is is baking show you never knew you needed. This doc chronicles fierce competition between two top pastry chefs, but their meticulous techniques are oddly soothing to watch. [Stream Kings of Pastry on Netflix] 'A Year in Burgundy' (2013) Following seven different families living in the Burgundy region of France, this gorgeous documentary will have you drunk in love with the wine-making process — an ancient practice that’s changed very little over the course of centuries. [Stream A Year in Burgundy on Netflix] This documentary examines the divide in education about food in America, blaming Congressional ignorance to obesity for a serious medical issue that affects millions of people.

Though more of an opinion-piece than a balance of both sides of the argument, Fed Up will undoubtedly spark conversation about your own consumption habits or what you were taught about nutrition back in school. [Stream Fed Up on Netflix] From producer Eva Longoria comes a documentary about the original handlers about the food on our plates: those who harvest it in the field. Food Chains is an investigative look into human rights violations on America’s farms and what we can do as consumers to change it. [Stream Food Chains on Netflix] Three omnivores take a six-week challenge to ditch meat and cheese, learning the longterm health benefits of adapting a strict vegan diet and seeing how it works for them. [Stream Vegucated on Netflix] This fascinating, albeit harrowing, documentary about the dismal state of corporate farming in America focuses on issues surrounding the production of meat, which filmmaker Robert Kenner depicts as making us sicker as a populace in addition to harming the environment. 

[Stream Food Inc on Netflix] Like what you see? Follow Decider on Facebook and Twitter to join the conversation, and sign up for our email newsletters to be the first to know about streaming movies and TV news!In May, KQED proudly celebrates the diversity of our community with a special Asian Pacific American Heritage Month programming lineup on KQED’s television stations. From personal stories of intergenerational families to the evolution of identity for immigrants and refugees, these films spotlight the history, traditions and culture of this vibrant and rich community. Please click on each program for additional air dates and information. In 1975, Giap, a pregnant Vietnamese refugee, escapes Saigon in a boat and within weeks is working on an assembly line in Indiana. Decades later, her aspiring filmmaker son documents her final day of work at America’s last ironing board factory. An illuminating, off-the-beaten-path tour of Hawai’i’s six major islands and scenic wonders.

Michael Wood embarks on an expedition through today’s India, looking to the present for clues to its past, and to the past for clues to its future. The journey presents majestic landscapes and reveals some of the greatest monuments and artistic treasures on earth. From Buddhism to Bollywood, from mathematics to outsourcing, Wood discovers India’s impact on history. Review a transitional year in the life of farmer, slow food advocate and sansei David “Mas” Masumoto, and his relationship with his daughter Nikiko, who returns to the family farm with the intention of stepping into her father’s work boots. This 2-part program showcases the richness of the Filipino American experience and the nuanced cultural and historical relationship between the US and the Philippines. In this episode: upon his father’s death, Florante, a classically trained guitarist returns to the Philippines after 12 years of absence. During his stay, he rediscovers the music of harana – a long forgotten tradition of Filipino serenading when men sang under the window at night to fearlessly declare their love for a woman.

This anthology series provides viewers a glimpse of the real Pacific – its people, cultures, languages, music, and contemporary issues. When the American military landed on a remote island in the South Pacific during World War II, the islanders were amazed by America’s fantastic cargo. The John Frum Movement, a unique religion considered the last surviving “Cargo Cult,” is examined. Michael Wood’s epic series moves into the revolutionary years after 500 BC, the Age of Buddha, using archaeology and legend. Director Wayne Wang (The Joy Luck Club) ventures into the world of Cecilia Chiang, the woman who introduced America to authentic Chinese food. Chiang opened her internationally renowned restaurant The Mandarin in 1961 in San Francisco and went on to change the course of cuisine in America. An intimate family story that reveals the impact of America’s Chinese Exclusion Acts on one family, over two centuries in three countries on four generations of women.

The story of farm labor organizer Larry Itliong and a group of Filipino farm workers who instigated one of the American farm labor movement’s finest hours – The Delano Grape Strike of 1965 that brought about the creation of the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). In the 1980’s an intrepid Australian pilot left behind a surfboard in the seaside village of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. Twenty years later, surfing is not only a pillar of village life, but it’s also a means to prestige. Delve into a wealth of stories, traditions and unexpected characters that nourish this nation of immigrants. Go into the kitchens, factories, temples and farms of Asian Pacific America to explore how the bond with food reflects an evolving community. The lives of three Montagnard immigrant families in Greensboro, North Carolina are spotlighted. A trek through India, Nepal and Tibet may reveal the truth of the secret paradise in the Himalayas. The impact of the growing housing crisis and lack of affordable homes in New Zealand is revealed.

Using rare archival footage, intimate interviews and plenty of on-the-mat action, director Yuriko Gamo Romer eloquently brings to life the inspiring story of 99 year-old Sensei Fukuda, a remarkable woman and judo master. A portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician known for his virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the instrument’s potential. Through intimate conversations with Shimabukuro, this program reveals the cultural and personal influences that have shaped the man and the musician. The story of the Kamehameha Schools Song Contest is told through the student song directors. Pilipo Solatorio lives on the island of Molokai. He is the last to hold the cultural traditions, music, and stories of a sacred Hawaiian valley that has been home to his family for hundreds of years. This program is an intimate portrait of his search for a successor to keep the cultural traditions alive. Hawai’i’s beloved musicians perform songs composed by the last members of Hawai’i’s ruling monarchy.

Using historical footage and interviews from artists who were interned, this film tells the story of how traditional Japanese cultural arts were maintained at a time when the War Relocation Authority (WRA) emphasized the importance of assimilation and Americanization. In 2011, students and alumni from the Nanakuli Performing Arts Center on O’ahu, Hawai’i traveled to Scotland to perform at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Learn how this group, who hailed from what was once considered the “worst” school in Hawai’i, came to proudly represent the United States in the largest art festival in the world. In this intimate backyard performance, master slack key musician Cyril Pahinui jams with some of the most talented musicians in Hawaii. 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered the world’s greatest sushi chef, is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearance, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a 3-star Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe make pilgrimages.

“Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is a meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection. This film is the moving story of author Jian Ping’s coming of age as the daughter of a senior government official and her family’s struggle to survive China’s Cultural Revolution of 1966-1979. This program tells a unique story of coming-of-age with Chinese characteristics. It chronicles the staging of the American musical Fame – China’s first official collaboration with Broadway – by the senior class of the country’s top drama academy. The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival showcases the elegance and power of this ancient art form. View an Oscar-nominated reflection on love, sacrifice and the creative spirit. This candid New York tale explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed “boxing” painter Ushio Shinohara and artist Noriko Shinohara. Legendary musicians Robert and Roland Cazimero perform an enchanting array of compositions. A behind-the-scenes look at preparations for the 50th annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hawaii.

This program conveys the human costs of military conflict through deeply personal accounts of the Korean War (1950-1953) by four Korean American survivors. Native Hawaiians and Aboriginal Australians resist threats to their sacred places in a growing international movement to defend human rights and protect the environment. Born on sugar plantations and spoken by more than half of Hawaii’s population, the Pidgin language – part English, part Hawaiian, with influences from other languages – captures the essence of multi-ethnic Hawaii. This program profiles this working-class language from its rise as plantation jargon to a source of island identity and pride. KQED 9 is available over the air on DT9.1, 54.2 and 25.1 and via most cable systems on Channel 9. It is on XFINITY cable from Comcast (Channels 9 SD and 709 HD) and on Wave (Channels 9 SD and 164 HD). It can also be found on DIRECTV and DISH satellite systems (Channels 9 SD and HD). KQED Plus is available over the air on Channels 54, DT54.1, 9.2 and 25.2, and via many cable and satellite systems on either channel 10 or 54.