One of the first things I do when moving to a new town is to search for an arthouse cinema. … 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 to known to dance with wild abandon! If the sun is shining; you'll almost always find me in a sunny mood!
Big Stories, Small Screens
Does HOW you watch a movie, effect it’s popularity? It may effect the box office and award prospects of a … More
“One Night in Miami” and “Soul”–Black Male Representation
How does an animated film about a Black band teacher from 70’s Queens and a dramatic film that imagines conversations … More
False Promises: A Call to Arms to Improve Gender Roles
Parents want to protect their children and ensure they have promising futures. We want to keep all children safe, but … More
🎶 Don We Now Our Gay Apparel 🎶– “The Prom” and “Happiest Season”
Remember long ago, in the Before Times, when the Hallmark Channel pulled an ad that featured a kiss between a … More
“Mank”–a Black & White Melodrama for those who love Old Hollywood
Question: What’s Black and White and Red (read) all over? Answer: A newspaper. Bada bing bada ba! No one would … More
Why the Popularity of “The Queen’s Gambit” is an Antidote to Shameful Streaming
There’s been so much stupidity. During our first lock-down for the Pandemic, many of us streamed the Soap Opera-Reality Show-Trash … More
Reality vs Fantasy — “Over The Moon”
There’s a great joy in the synchronicity of the Universe. China has launched a rocket to the moon so astronauts … More
“Apple” and “Little Fish” — Memory Loss and Love in Strange Places
Multiple fall film festivals featured Apples (Mila), a directoral debut from Christos Nikou, who also co-wrote and produced the film. … More
Fall Film Festivals: a Virtual Year of Great Programming
This pandemic year of 2020, we all face challenges. Many of us felt lonely as we quarantined, unable to see … More
