How long can a Short be? The Oscar rules are quite specific about short films: A short film is defined … More
Category: Documentary Film
“Immigration Animated” — Oscar Nominations of 2022 are more Inclusive
This year’s Oscar nominations showcase a diverse and international slate of films and filmmakers. It was only 2019 when the … More
Who loves Lucy?
zeit·geist/ˈtsītˌɡīst,ˈzītˌɡīst/ noun the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs … 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
“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
Denver Film Festival Recommendations: “Krimes”
One aspect of the COVID shift for film festivals that I hope will continue is the virtual element. As delightful … More
Women of Woodstock Film Festival
The Women of Woodstock This weekend, the Woodstock Film Festival celebrates it’s 22nd year. Last year there were Drive-ins and … 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
Fall Film Festivals–why it’s worth your bother
What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill … 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