Making Time to Enjoy Life

How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? Did you commit to a new diet or make time to visit … More

What “She Said” and Why It’s Important

This has been a strange year for prestige films. The holiday season used to be the prime time for Oscar-buzz … More

The Tale of a Wooden Boy

Not all animation is aimed at children, del Toro has created a stop motion “Pinocchio” for art lovers.

Family Fare

Halloween is a time when many adults dress up in costumes and celebrate the season with scary movies. There are … More

Feeling Abused at the Movies: Horror film trailers & three films of Women in Jeopardy

Have you ever found yourself seated in a movie theater, eagerly awaiting your show, only to be bombarded with 20-30 … More

Reflecting on The Show, Telluride Film Fest 2022

There’s a lovely creek that runs along the town of Telluride, the San Miguel River. Let’s say we walk to … 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

Favorite Film Experiences 2021

As the movies of 2021 now compete with screentime and theater space, here’s my list of films that surprised and … More

Processing Grief: “Drive My Car” and “The Lost Daughter”

The Holiday Season: festive lights, families gathering, and grief. Yes, this is both the merriest time and a time to … More