What movies are worthy of your time?

There are fewer people going to see movies in theaters. Some of that is due to changing viewing habits. There … More

2024: The Year of Fierce Female Performances

There were some BIG disappointments in 2024. Films with major directors or all-star casts or both, that were highly anticipated … More

Favorite Films at the 51st Telluride Film Festival

Every person who attends a festival will have their own unique impression of that event. So much of our experiences … More

Theater Unites a Family, “Ghostlight”

There are some real gems playing at art-house cinemas right now. While “Inside Out 2” is ruling the box office, … More

Wicked Funny, “Wicked Little Letters”

Cover your ears…the ribald language is shocking for a film set in 1920’s England. “Wicked Little Letters” is a rollicking … More

Short Films. Big Emotions. Oscar-nominated Shorts Programs

In the last few days, I’ve watched 17 films. Those would be short films, but still…it’s a lot. As a … More

Woman Take the Lead on the Big Screen

One of the proven benefits of receiving an Oscar nod, nominated films get a boost. Many film fans want to … More

Do Oscar Nominations Matter?

There’s a reason that studios spend large sums of money to promote their films. You can’t get audiences into the … More

“Fallen Leaves” finds prestige while “The Falling Star” fails to find an audience

I finally managed to see “Fallen Leaves“. It’s a Finish film from acclaimed director Aki Kaurismäki, who’s made 20 films … More

“Napoleon”–Three hours of battles, on and off the battlefield

Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” is an epic historical drama, written by David Scarpa. The film runs three hours. When the Director’s … More