In 2014, Marvel and Disney introduced film audiences to Peter Quill, an earth man who calls himself Star Lord. Played … More
Author: Jill
With more than 20 years experience working (and attending) film festivals, nationally and internationally, I have a great passion for film. I love entertaining, esp. making cocktails for friends. I love art and theater--and have been known to dance with wild abandon! If the sun is shining; you'll almost always find me in a sunny mood!
Keanu Reeves: Excellent Adventure in Hollywood
There once was a Canadian actor who hit it big playing a sweet-natured naïve musician time-traveling to avoid flunking history … More
Power Up for a Trip Down Memory Lane, “Super Mario Bros.”
There are times when the multiplex seems packed with films catering to teenage boys. Movies made for fans of superheroes … More
Golden Boys Make Good on Their Potential–“Air”
25 years ago, two childhood friends struck gold. They wrote a screenplay and had the audacity to shop it around … More
NYC is a Resilient Black Woman
Imagine you’re a young black woman who’s made your first feature film. You’ve written and directed a movie that’s not … More
Finding Purpose Finding Richard
It’s fun when the story behind a film is as fascinating as the film itself. In the case of “The … More
Variety is the Spice of Life
Sometimes, all you need is a title to know if you’re going to like a movie. “Snakes on a Plane” … More
The Appeal of Paul Rudd
The Appeal of Paul Rudd How does Paul Rudd do it? With his boyish good looks, he appears to have … More
Entertainment Bonanza
Now is a great time to go to the movies. No, not see “Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantumania”, though I did … More
A Child’s Best Friend?
Horror films are not my cup of tea. Films that put children in danger for our viewing pleasure…even less of … More
Drinks with films 