There are fewer people going to see movies in theaters. Some of that is due to changing viewing habits. There … More
Category: Animation
2024: The Year of Fierce Female Performances
There were some BIG disappointments in 2024. Films with major directors or all-star casts or both, that were highly anticipated … More
A Change of Perspective at the Telluride Film Festival
Creative storytelling and refreshing original voices are the draw at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival. Every film festival is a … More
Gru and Crew are back, “Despicable Me 4”
It’s difficult to parse what’s so appealing about a group of yellow Tic-Tac shaped objects that speak in gibberish. The … More
When Anxiety is a Good Thing–“Inside Out 2”
Nine years ago, there was a charming, animated story of a young girl moving to San Francisco with her parents. … More
Original Content Connects with Audiences; “IF”
A surprising thing is happening. Though “Garfield” is currently number one at the box office, “IF” continues to bring in … 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
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
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
In Praise of Family Films: “Wonka”, “Wish” and Wonderful Theatrical Re-Releases from Pixar
This Holiday Season, there’s much to be thankful for as friends and family gather to spend time together. I’m always … More
Drinks with films 