Family Streaming

Do families watch programs together anymore? Is there such a thing as family movie night? I know 3-year-olds with tablets, … More

Short Films, Long

How long can a Short be? The Oscar rules are quite specific about short films:  A short film is defined … More

“Immigration Animated” — Oscar Nominations of 2022 are more Inclusive

This year’s Oscar nominations showcase a diverse and international slate of films and filmmakers. It was only 2019 when the … More

Favorite Film Experiences 2021

As the movies of 2021 now compete with screentime and theater space, here’s my list of films that surprised and … More

Denver Film Festival Recommendations: “Krimes”

One aspect of the COVID shift for film festivals that I hope will continue is the virtual element. As delightful … More

Sing a Song of Summer

If a film screens in a movie theater and there’s no one to watch it…did it screen at all? It’s … More

How BEST is different this year

What helped you get your through the Pandemic Lockdown? Did you start off watching “Tiger King”; feeling equal parts incredulous … More

“One Night in Miami” and “Soul”–Black Male Representation

How does an animated film about a Black band teacher from 70’s Queens and a dramatic film that imagines conversations … More

Reality vs Fantasy — “Over The Moon”

There’s a great joy in the synchronicity of the Universe. China has launched a rocket to the moon so astronauts … More

Merrily, Merrily Down The Stream

A recent study of our Stay At Home lives has purported that the average American is streaming about 8 hours … More