There were some BIG disappointments in 2024. Films with major directors or all-star casts or both, that were highly anticipated … More
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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
“Napoleon”–Three hours of battles, on and off the battlefield
Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” is an epic historical drama, written by David Scarpa. The film runs three hours. When the Director’s … More
A class act — how Adam Driver shines in less-than-stellar films
Lady Gaga has done a lot of press for the film “House of Gucci”. There’s been much made of her … More
The Power of the Cumberbatch
When did you first experience Benedict Cumberbatch? Was it in the British television series, “Sherlock” (2010-) when you first beheld … More
“Julia”–Sharing Julia Child’s Passion
I’m so thrilled that one of my favorite documentaries is being released in the weeks before Thanksgiving. Not as you … More
Giving the Queen of Soul RESPECT
How much truth do you as a filmmaker owe your audience? Do you pander to prurient interests and simple curiosity … More
Cooking up a Tragedy — “Roadrunner”
Morgan Neville directed two documentaries I loved, “20 Feet from Stardom”(2013) and Academy Award-winning, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” (2018). … More
A More Diverse Oscars, 2021
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have taken a long time to bring some diversity to their membership … More
Honoring Justice Ginsburg — VOTE!
Many of us are in mourning for the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious RBG. Diminutive in stature, … More
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