When a darling Alan S. Kim, 8 years old, wearing a jacket and tie, introduces Minari, I was ready for … More
Month: October 2020
Fall Film Festivals–why it’s worth your bother
What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill … More
Characters on the Move Striving for Better — “Nomadland”, “Ammonite” & “The Glorias”
The New York Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival hosted Drive-Ins, shared virtual screenings and presented panels. It was a … More
Gilding the Lily: “The Glorias”
‘The Glorias’ (streaming on Amazon Prime Video; for sale on other platforms) “Encountering new places and people can unsettle our assumptions”, Gloria … More
Alone vs Lonely: Searching for home in “Nomadland”
Dedicated to all who must depart See you down the road A film that many in our Pandemic time may … More
Fossils, a lesbian romance and a missed opportunity–“Ammonite”
The ammonites (a type of the ammonoid subclass) existed from 200 million years ago and became extinct at the same time as … More
Drinks with films 