Morgan Neville directed two documentaries I loved, “20 Feet from Stardom”(2013) and Academy Award-winning, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (2018). … 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 and discovering new places to share with others. 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!
“Zola”, from Twitter to Screen
Imagine reading an outrageous story on Twitter. A fresh voice, witty quips and a story about two strippers that rings … More
Small Dreams on the Big Screen
I’m not an equestrian or from Wales. I’m not from NYC or Latinx. I’m not even a big fan of … More
How Many Dalmatians?
Watch in theaters or stream on Disney+ (w/added fee), “Cruella” How Many Dalmatians? The newest from Disney is a live-action … More
Friendship on Film
Who’s missed their friends? Hands up for most everyone, yes?. Now that mostof us are vaccinated and we can … More
How BEST is different this year
What helped you get your through the Pandemic Lockdown? Did you start off watching “Tiger King”; feeling equal parts incredulous … More
A More Diverse Oscars, 2021
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have taken a long time to bring some diversity to their membership … More
Searching for Home –“Nomadland”
One of the first things I do when moving to a new town is to search for an arthouse cinema. … More
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
Drinks with films 