Top 5 Documentaries of 2008

A nerdy look at the top 5 documentaries of the year 2008.

5. W

Ok, so it's not a documentary... but it might as well be. It's a great movie, and a laugh a minute.

4. For The Bible Tells Me So

Keep in mind my liberal slant while I'm reviewing these documentaries, OK? Take that, and add it to the fact that I went to a Catholic school for 9 years (where they beat the religion out of me, ironically) and you'll understand my viewpoint of this movie. For

The Bible Tells Me So is a documentary on the misuse of the Bible and religion in the argument against homosexuality. You won't find a bigger fan of this movie than this guy right here.

3. Sicko

After watching Fahrenheit 911 I was thinking, "Oh God, THIS guy again?" Sicko does a great job of showing Americans the horrible services they're really paying for. It will leave you completely awe-struck when you see how well other countries take care of their citizens (there's even some content that was cut from the DVD because people "wouldn't have believed it was true.") I have to say, this is on par with Bowling for Columbine and a LOT better than Fahrenheit 911. If you get a chance, check it out.

2. Gonzo

We've all read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, right? RIGHT?! Good. Well, Gonzo gives us a glance the "behind the scenes," if you will, into the life of Hunter S. Thompson. Regular ol' guy? I think not. It details all of Thompson's obsessions from birth to death, and does a great job of following his journalistic career as well. I think that the documentary was not only touching on an odd level, but offers a GREAT insight to the acid trip that is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

1. Nerdcore Rising

Nerdcore Rising is an intelligent look into one of the newest genres of music made for nerds, by nerds. It's definitely not for everyone, but since this is my article, I don't care what everyone else thinks; Nercore Rising is my favorite documentary of the year. The movie follows around the proclaimed "Godfather of Nerdcore," MC Frontalot on his first live tour, starting in little podunk towns on the east coast, and culminating in the big finale at the Penny-Arcade Expo in Seattle.