This Week In Trailers: Always Amazing, Between Me And My Mind, The Black Godfather, Mouthpiece, Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love

As a director, Academy Award nominee Steven Cantor knows how to capture the essence of an artist. His films have show what it takes to be on an inner-city step dance squad and the level of determination required to be an elite ballet dancer. But his latest departs from dancing altogether and focuses on a singular talent who has entertained millions.

A few minutes into this intimate look at the creative process of founding Phish guitarist and vocalist Trey Anastasio, it is clear that he is exploding with his unique brand of songwriting and creativity. As the frontman of one of America's longest lasting and most successful touring bands and a solo musician as well, Anastasio's virtuosic musicianship has made him an icon, beloved by his die-hard fanbase for the depth of his artistic output and the boundless enthusiasm that he exudes on stage and off.

Weighing whether this is worth a one-night-only experience probably has a lot to do with whether you're a Phish fan or if stories about musicians and their craft excite you. If the answer to either is "no," then I would say this isn't right for you. But for those who are always in the mood for something genteel and a little slower in pace, this would be a nice night at the movies for sure.

Director and comedian Steve Byrne is uniquely qualified to tell this story. Working for years up through the comedy gauntlet to get where he is today gives him an honest angle into the world of what I can only describe as a tragedy.

Always Amazing is the story of The Amazing Johnathan's storied career as a comedian/magician, the unlikely friendship that was cemented after meeting a 12-year-old boy while on tour in Australia and the unfortunate terminal diagnosis that brought them back together for one last run of shows.

A little rough around the editorial edges, and at times a little too intimate, the trailer offers an honest peek at a comedian who was one of the best there ever was. It's not a cautionary tale exactly, but it's a story of what it was like to be admired by your peers, have success, and then have it all crumble beneath you as the very talent people love to see slowly slips away.

Two years ago we were checking in on director Nick Broomfield and his latest work on Whitney Houston. Now he has turned his attention towards Leonard Cohen.

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love is a beautiful yet tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen. Their love began on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra in 1960 as part of a bohemian community of foreign artists, writers and musicians. The film follows their relationship from the early days on Hydra, a humble time of 'free love' and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.

The trailer builds on the idea of artists who need someone (usually a paramour) to inspired them to be creative. This can sometimes take the shape of an illicit lover or someone else who the artist points to as the person who drove them to do their best work. This looks and feels like a very intimate story about a one man and one woman, but it feels like so much more.