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

Four Fantastic Films from 2023

In a year that was packed with Big Budget Blockbuster Bombs, there were some powerful films that showcased stunning performances … More

Holiday Films Watched During the Holidays–“The Holdovers”

Watching a film set during the holiday season whilst enjoying that same season creates a lovely frisson; a feeling of … More

Prestige Films 2023–Some Less Than Stellar Films and Some Extraordinary New Releases

This is a magical time of year for film lovers. We can look forward to prestigious films from big name … More

A Poison Kiss from a White Savior–“Flowers of the Killer Moon”

Martin Scorsese is a master of cinema and he’s done a lot to preserve films and champion them. Scorsese has … More

Music-a medium that connects us all, “Flora and Son” and “Stop Making Sense”

40 years ago, one of the best concert films ever made was released. “Stop Making Sense”, shot over four nights … More

Ending the Summer with a Raunchy Comedy–“Bottoms”

Raunchy comedies have had a difficult time at the box office this year. The Jennifer Lawrence comedy, “No Hard Feelings” … More

Festive 50th is all about Love–Telluride Film Festival 2023

Traveling to Telluride from Helsinki with 13 boxes of hand-crafted instruments, the Finnish musical group, Cleaning Women, made their first … More

Dysfunction and Depravity Swimming in the Gothic Manor, “Saltburn”

The boxy aspect ratio, the rigid constraints of class norms, cinematography that crowds the characters inside a maze of narrow … More

Fantastic Plastic–“Barbie” makes for a fun outing and big box office bucks

“Barbenheimer” weekend was a smash success across America. What started out as a meme on social media, combining two very … More