A film festivals is like a river. Where you “ford” the river; where you step into the stream, is unique. … 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!
“Le Tableau” — It’s not paint by numbers
THE PAINTING (LE TABLEAU) Animation, Jean-Francois Laguionie, France/Japan, 2012, 78 minutes In English or in French with English subtitles The … More
“Kiss of the Damned”: Pretty People in fabulous fashion looking for devotion (and/or dinner)
Xan Cassavetes, daughter of the famous director, John Cassevetes, has directed her first feature film; a vampire thriller in the … More
“In The House”: in the company of Francois Ozon’s women
Francois Ozon has created a body of work that features some unique film worlds: the pastel-colored past of “Potiche”, the … More
“Blancanieves”: Borrowing from the past to tell stories to the present
Two years ago, “The Artist” took home the Oscar for Best Picture. A French production with high-production values, a jazzy … More
“Trance” :Hypnotic, chaotic, who-done-it
James McAvoy has a wide-eyed, boy wonder appeal. Dressed in a nice suit with his posh accent, he stares straight … More
Challenging the audience: Films that make you “wonder”
Here in the Bay Area in the middle of April, lovers of cinema have a wide array of film choices. … More
The Place Beyond the Pines: The Sins of the Fathers…
Are the actions of the fathers destined to be repeated by the sons? In Derek Cianfrance’s second film, “The Place … More
“to the Wonder” : long-winded discourse with few words
How long have you spent time in someone’s company before one of you speaks, or checks your cellphone, or quietly … More
“Ginger & Rosa” : pretty as a picture
Sally Potter’s films have a painterly quality. “Ginger & Rosa” is full of moments that would be lovely as a … More
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