The boxy aspect ratio, the rigid constraints of class norms, cinematography that crowds the characters inside a maze of narrow … More
Category: Art House Films
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
Damn, They Cloned Tyrone
My, how time flies. We’re halfway through the Summer and half-way through 2023. This has been an unusually busy Summer … More
The Antidote to Summer Blockbuster Fatigue–“Past Lives”
Summertime is the season for big budget Studio Blockbuster. What started long ago with Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas, has … More
NYC is a Resilient Black Woman
Imagine you’re a young black woman who’s made your first feature film. You’ve written and directed a movie that’s not … More
Finding Purpose Finding Richard
It’s fun when the story behind a film is as fascinating as the film itself. In the case of “The … More
Entertainment Bonanza
Now is a great time to go to the movies. No, not see “Ant-Man & Wasp: Quantumania”, though I did … More
Making Time to Enjoy Life
How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? Did you commit to a new diet or make time to visit … More
2022 Films That I Loved
There were a lot of fabulous films that were released last year. Did I see everything I wanted to see? … More
The Tale of a Wooden Boy
Not all animation is aimed at children, del Toro has created a stop motion “Pinocchio” for art lovers.
