This is a magical time of year for film lovers. We can look forward to prestigious films from big name … More
Category: biography
“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
New films and new ways to watch them…something to celebrate!
Yes, we still have some time to wait till movie theaters open. Sadly, as the US is seeing by the … More