What movies are worthy of your time?

There are fewer people going to see movies in theaters. Some of that is due to changing viewing habits. There … More

Let’s Champion Independent Cinema!

I’ve been hearing movie fans complain that “there’s nothing to see” at the movie theaters. Of course, what they might … More

Favorite Films at the 51st Telluride Film Festival

Every person who attends a festival will have their own unique impression of that event. So much of our experiences … More

Women Calling the Shots

There are a trio of Hollywood releases that warrant your attention. I reviewed “Challengers” last week and I highly recommend … More

Ungentlemanly Behavior–Violence in Our Movies

What level of violence do you find tolerable in the films you choose to watch? MPA (Motion Picture of America) … More

The Women of “Dune”

Providing moral guidance, love and historical perspective, the female characters are the heart and soul of the “Dune” films. There … More

Woman Take the Lead on the Big Screen

One of the proven benefits of receiving an Oscar nod, nominated films get a boost. Many film fans want to … More

Reframing Racism–Is It Caste?

As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … More

Do Oscar Nominations Matter?

There’s a reason that studios spend large sums of money to promote their films. You can’t get audiences into the … More

You Still Can’t Sit with Us, Loser–“Mean Girls”, the 2024 Musical Version.

Hollywood continues to churn out sequels and remakes. It used to be comic book films, but maybe they’ve decided musicals … More