There were a lot of fabulous films that were released last year. Did I see everything I wanted to see? … More
Category: Big Budget Action Movies
Rockin’ & Rollin’ into 2023
Dominating the box office this holiday season, “Avatar: The Way of the Water” continues to reign supreme at most cineplexes. … More
Processing Grief–“Black Panther, Wakanda Forever”
We’ve all been through a lot these last few years. Even if you didn’t loss someone to COVID, you had … More
Power to the Women: “The Woman King”
Night scene. Africa. 1800’s. A group of Benti tribal men are gathered around a campfire. Some are cleaning weapons and … More
In Praise of Good Films
Yes, that’s right. This is a celebration of GOOD films. Not those aiming for an Oscar-nomination or art house fare … More
In Praise of Filmmakers
Not every film will be a masterpiece. I’m sure there are plenty of filmmakers who know full well, what they’ve … More
Larger Than Life, “Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis”
Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director known for bold, extravagant films full of spectacle. His best-known films: “Moulin Rouge!”, “The … More
Sequels: For Better and Worst
Summers seem ready made for big blockbusters. Everyone wants to retreat to a chilly theater for some bombastic entertainment that’s … More
Is it Strange? Or merely Bewildering?
Summer Blockbusters are taking over the multiplexes. I enjoy a big, loud studio film but I appreciate the smaller films … More
Viking Vengeance
Toxic Masculinity in “The Northman” Robert Eggers is an interesting filmmaker. There’s something otherworldly about his work. An American filmmaker, … More
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