The Power of the Cumberbatch

When did you first experience Benedict Cumberbatch? Was it in the British television series, “Sherlock” (2010-) when you first beheld … 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

Philly Film Fest is a Feast

Why travel to film festivals far and wide? Let the film programmers in Philadelphia gather the best of the crop … 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

“The Card Counter” — A Bad Beat

Bad Beat – Refers to losing a hand of poker after getting unlucky. In poker, bad beat is a subjective term … More

Telluride Film Festival Navigates a Pandemic

The 48th Telluride Film Festival navigates a pandemic. Was this year a success? Yes, a resounding “yes”. Other festivals will … More

Telluride Film Festival 2021

So you’re here for the Film Festival and have gotten your feet wet. You know your “Q”s from your “W2”s. … More

“Nine Days” for the win

As Autumn approaches, film lovers are looking forward to film festivals and the prestige films that often screen after a … More

“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