One of the first things I do when moving to a new town is to search for an arthouse cinema. … More
Category: Book Adaptation
Big Stories, Small Screens
Does HOW you watch a movie, effect it’s popularity? It may effect the box office and award prospects of a … More
Why the Popularity of “The Queen’s Gambit” is an Antidote to Shameful Streaming
There’s been so much stupidity. During our first lock-down for the Pandemic, many of us streamed the Soap Opera-Reality Show-Trash … More
Gilding the Lily: “The Glorias”
‘The Glorias’ (streaming on Amazon Prime Video; for sale on other platforms) “Encountering new places and people can unsettle our assumptions”, Gloria … 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
Fire isn’t the Tragedy, “Little Fires Everywhere”
There’s an oft-quoted line, “there’s no such thing as bad publicity”. When there’s a troubled production or a death in … More
Watching Movies w/Friends…Remotely
As we shelter in place, there are some of us doing so alone. While we’re physically apart, there are still … More
“Emma” — a delightful bon bon
Oh, the costumes; glorious works of art! Oh, the setting; massive English manor homes re-imagined as colorful backdrops to show … More
Top Films in 2019
I like to say that film appreciation is akin to wine appreciation. I can’t tell YOU what your favorite wine … More
Over the River and Through the Woods…Is It Worth the Trip?
Would you make the drive to Montrose (an hour and 15 min on mountain roads) on Christmas Day to see … More
