Given just a year to live in 2014, the Amazing Johnathan determined that he would fight the heart condition that threatened to kill him. Against the odds, the comedian struggled his way back to the stage and began a new era of entertaining fans around the world. His story is one that can inspire everyone to cling to hope during times of uncertainty and despair. The Amazing Johnathan proves that everyone has the ability to be always amazing.

Both Chaplin’s and Keaton’s styles of comedy were heavily influenced by other comedians who suffered from severe depression. Marceline Orbes and Francis “Slivers” Oakley made up one of the funniest Vaudeville duos of their time. Despite their talent, both committed suicide and became forgotten relics. Only through Chaplin and Keaton do their legacies live on, yet most people have never heard of them at all.

Reid and Sanders travel around the world seeking answers to mental health issues and their connection with the world of silent comedy.

Randi believes his crusade against charlatans serves a wider purpose, which is to encourage a scientific worldview based on rational scepticism and critical thinking, rather than passive credulousness. Among those he has exposed are Uri Geller, a psychic claimant known for his trademark spoon-bending, and fraudulent faith-healer Peter Popoff, who seemingly appeared to know intimate details about random audience members but was fed information via a wireless ear piece by his wife. An Honest Liar also looks at Randi’s personal life, including his coming out at the age of 81 and his relationship with his long-time partner José Alvarez.

The first part of Man On Wire introduces the audience to the World Trade Center. Historical footage of the construction of the towers is shown, with workers, cranes and trucks working together to build the colossal structures. It looks like a puzzle – a really good one. The documentary is entirely related to Philippe Petit and has nothing to do with the 9/11 attacks. In fact, the attacks are not even mentioned in the movie. This was a good decision, since it had nothing to do with Petit’s stunt. However, some people may interpret this movie in a different way: Petit has proven that the two towers could also be conquered by practice and bravery, rather than through a military attack.

Produced by James Marsh, Man On Wire contains exclusive footage from Petit’s personal collection of videos and pictures. But the film is more than that. The director has also reconstructed parts of the story with actors. One of the fascinating things we learn is the great lengths Petit and his crew went through to ensure the stunt would go according to plan. He posed as a journalist to gain access to the roof during reconnaissance missions and convinced an insider to forge security passes. On the night before the walk, Petit and his partner were almost spotted by a security guard. They quickly hid underneath a tarpaulin on a beam perched above an elevator shaft with a 400m drop beneath them. They waited for hours, daring not to move nor breathe a word until the guard left. Man On Wire is full of suspense. The action goes back and forth when least expected and keeps the viewer captivated.