I’m so grateful that I made it to the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) this month, March 5-8th. As Festivals … More
Category: Art House Films
“Emma” — a delightful bon bon
Oh, the costumes; glorious works of art! Oh, the setting; massive English manor homes re-imagined as colorful backdrops to show … More
Racism at the Movies
The 2020 Oscar Nominations weren’t very racially-diverse (#OscarSoWhite) and predominately male (#OscarSoMale), but some recent Hollywood films have given us … More
Oscars So White, So Male
There was some hope that the 92nd Oscar Nominations might reflect more diversity after the Golden Globes awarded Awkwafina for … More
Top Films in 2019
I like to say that film appreciation is akin to wine appreciation. I can’t tell YOU what your favorite wine … More
The Serendipity of Agnés Varda
Serendipity ser·en·dip·i·ty/ˌserənˈdipədē/ noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. “a fortunate stroke … More
46th Telluride Film Festival — Racing thru Four Days of Films
Film Festivals have their own zeitgeist. Cannes has glamour, Sundance has snow and celebrities, and Telluride has a mountain top … More
“VARDA BY AGNÈS”
“Nothing is trite if you look at it with empathy and love”
Say Hello to “The Farewell”
Director and Writer, Lulu Wang has been winning accolades for her touching, personal film. The Farewell was nominated for the … More
Once Upon a Time in…Tarantino-land
Quentin Tarantino has a recognizable filmmaking style. A Tarantino film is sure to feature certain actors that he works with … More
