“Apple” and “Little Fish” — Memory Loss and Love in Strange Places

Multiple fall film festivals featured Apples (Mila), a directoral debut from Christos Nikou, who also co-wrote and produced the film. … More

Fall Film Festivals: a Virtual Year of Great Programming

This pandemic year of 2020, we all face challenges. Many of us felt lonely as we quarantined, unable to see … More

“Minari”–the greatest intro evah!

When a darling Alan S. Kim, 8 years old, wearing a jacket and tie, introduces Minari, I was ready for … 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

Characters on the Move Striving for Better — “Nomadland”, “Ammonite” & “The Glorias”

The New York Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival hosted Drive-Ins, shared virtual screenings and presented panels. It was a … More

Alone vs Lonely: Searching for home in “Nomadland”

Dedicated to all who must depart See you down the road A film that many in our Pandemic time may … More

Fossils, a lesbian romance and a missed opportunity–“Ammonite”

The ammonites (a type of the ammonoid subclass) existed from 200 million years ago and became extinct at the same time as … More

“The Human Voice” — short film; a theme echoing across Pedro Almodóvar’s career

When was the last time that the Question & Answer session was longer than the film? Pedro Almodóvar short film … More

Driving to Drive-Ins

Many of us are missing movies on the big screen. Some states have cinemas that are open again. Should you … More

NYFF58–“Lovers Rock”

Opening Night for the New York Film Festival 58. Daniel Lim, Head of Programming said in the Q&A, “we have … More