Blu-ray Review – You Can Call Me Bill

A documentary on the life and times of William Shatner conjures plenty of expectations, with the actor in command of a colorful existence filled with career highlights and general eccentricity. However, "You Can Call Me Bill" is directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, and he's not a helmer interested in making something flashy and superficial. The man behind "Memory: The Origins of Alien" and "Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist," Philippe is more interested in getting under the skin of his subjects, playing with stillness and introspection to best extract a deeper understanding of the situation. Thankfully, Shatner is ready to play along, sitting down for this unexpectedly reflective conversation about acting, nature, and the ways of life and death. "You Can Call Me Bill" is a fascinating portrait of Shatner, who, at 92 years of age, remains as animated as ever, eager to walk through the memories of his active days, doing so with a hearty sense of humor and emotional intensity. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com