How long can a Short be? The Oscar rules are quite specific about short films: A short film is defined … More
Category: Animation
“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
Sonic in Spanish
Having lived in the mountains in Colorado, I’ve missed ethnic cuisine and access to the movies. So coming to visit … More
Drinks with films 