Will a moth save the day? Can a child who communicates via ASL unite warring monsters to stop a new … 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!
Wicked Funny, “Wicked Little Letters”
Cover your ears…the ribald language is shocking for a film set in 1920’s England. “Wicked Little Letters” is a rollicking … More
Who Ya Gonna Call? —How about a Film Editor?!
“Don’t Cross the Streams”, a quote from Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) from the original “Ghostbusters” (1984) film, could apply to … More
“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
Drinks with films 