As we shelter in place, there are some of us doing so alone. While we’re physically apart, there are still…
Boulder International Film Festival 2020
I’m so grateful that I made it to the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) this month, March 5-8th. As Festivals…
“Downhill” — not a Comedy, not a Ski Film
When comedic actors play dramatic roles, there’s a tendency for audiences to expect a funny film. The trailer for Downhill…
“Emma” — a delightful bon bon
Oh, the costumes; glorious works of art! Oh, the setting; massive English manor homes re-imagined as colorful backdrops to show…
Sonic in Spanish
Having lived in the mountains in Colorado, I’ve missed ethnic cuisine and access to the movies. So coming to visit…
Getting Animated about the Oscars
This is an unusual year for Animated Feature Film awards. For a category that’s often been awarded to Pixar Animation…
Racism at the Movies
The 2020 Oscar Nominations weren’t very racially-diverse (#OscarSoWhite) and predominately male (#OscarSoMale), but some recent Hollywood films have given us…
Oscars So White, So Male
There was some hope that the 92nd Oscar Nominations might reflect more diversity after the Golden Globes awarded Awkwafina for…
Top Films in 2019
I like to say that film appreciation is akin to wine appreciation. I can’t tell YOU what your favorite wine…
Why “Clemency” is Better Than “Just Mercy”.
There’s a certain gestalt that seems to create similar stories that resonate with people at the same time. When it…
