“Don’t Cross the Streams”, a quote from Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) from the original “Ghostbusters” (1984) film, could apply to … 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!
“Ska-doosh”–Jack Black is back in “Kung Fu Panda 4”
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a “Kung Fu Panda” film. Jack Black lends a certain charm and … More
The Women of “Dune”
Providing moral guidance, love and historical perspective, the female characters are the heart and soul of the “Dune” films. There … More
Short Films. Big Emotions. Oscar-nominated Shorts Programs
In the last few days, I’ve watched 17 films. Those would be short films, but still…it’s a lot. As a … More
Woman Take the Lead on the Big Screen
One of the proven benefits of receiving an Oscar nod, nominated films get a boost. Many film fans want to … More
Too Pretty for Pratfalls?
“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever— One foot in sea and one on shore, To … More
Reframing Racism–Is It Caste?
As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … More
Do Oscar Nominations Matter?
There’s a reason that studios spend large sums of money to promote their films. You can’t get audiences into the … More
You Still Can’t Sit with Us, Loser–“Mean Girls”, the 2024 Musical Version.
Hollywood continues to churn out sequels and remakes. It used to be comic book films, but maybe they’ve decided musicals … More
2023–the Year of the Concert Film
I’ve written a few times this year about the abundance of concert films in 2023. There was the re-release of … More
Drinks with films 