‘The Glorias’ (streaming on Amazon Prime Video; for sale on other platforms) “Encountering new places and people can unsettle our assumptions”, Gloria … 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!
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
“The Human Voice” — short film; a theme echoing across Pedro Almodóvar’s career
When was the last time that the Question & Answer session was longer than the film? Pedro Almodóvar short film … More
Driving to Drive-Ins
Many of us are missing movies on the big screen. Some states have cinemas that are open again. Should you … More
Honoring Justice Ginsburg — VOTE!
Many of us are in mourning for the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious RBG. Diminutive in stature, … More
NYFF58–“Lovers Rock”
Opening Night for the New York Film Festival 58. Daniel Lim, Head of Programming said in the Q&A, “we have … More
Polyamorous Streaming: “The Old Guard” & “Palm Springs”
A Telluride without Festivals is hard to imagine. Each of us has a favorite that we look forward to all … More
New films and new ways to watch them…something to celebrate!
Yes, we still have some time to wait till movie theaters open. Sadly, as the US is seeing by the … More
Police Brutality Sparked the Riots
Our country is fighting three threats–three toxins that are destroying our world. As deaths continue to surge due to the … More
Drinks with films 