Wisdom of Happiness Review: Inside the New Dalai Lama Documentary

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Michael Cavacini

Every so often, a film comes along that doesn’t just entertain you—it quietens the noise of the modern world and completely resets your perspective.

Directors Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, along with Executive Producers Richard Gere and Oren Moverman, have delivered something truly extraordinary with Wisdom of Happiness: A Heart-to-Heart with the Dalai Lama.

Having watched my fair share of spiritual and philosophical documentaries over the years, I can say without hesitation that this is easily the most profound and impactful documentary I’ve ever seen featuring the Dalai Lama. I was so deeply moved by the experience that I immediately pre-ordered a digital copy the moment the credits rolled.

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Why Hulk Hogan Can’t Kick Out of the Decisions Made by Terry Bollea

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Michael Cavacini

The character of Hulk Hogan is the reason I fell in love with professional wrestling. For a lifelong Hulkamaniac like me, the yellow and red isn’t just a color scheme; it’s the visual shorthand for childhood heroism. Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to meet the man twice—the first time at WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans, where I shook his hand and told him he was my hero, and more recently at WrestleMania 40 right here in my hometown of Philadelphia. During that second meeting, he joked with me about his body falling apart, a reminder of the physical toll the business took on him.

But after watching the Hulk Hogan: Real American documentary series on Netflix, I found myself sitting in the silence of my living room with a heavy heart and a mountain of conflicting feelings.

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The Ultimate Showman: Why You Must Watch Paul Anka: His Way on HBO

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Michael Cavacini

As someone who has followed the legendary Paul Anka for years—from the intimate moments of a personal interview to the electric energy of his live performances—I thought I knew everything there was to love about this icon. But after watching the new HBO Original documentary, PAUL ANKA: HIS WAY, I am completely blown away. This film isn’t just a retrospective of a music legend; it is a masterclass in living life to its absolute fullest.