There are people who enjoy movies. They might see a film once or even twice a month. There are people … More
Category: Foreign Film
Multiverse of Fun
Film fans who complain about the proliferation of sequels and Superhero films…rejoice! There are some unique movies playing in our … More
Short Films, Long
How long can a Short be? The Oscar rules are quite specific about short films: A short film is defined … More
Discovering Who You Are and You’re NOT the Worst Person
When the Academy Awards were pushed back, some of the nominated films have had the time to find their audiences. … More
A class act — how Adam Driver shines in less-than-stellar films
Lady Gaga has done a lot of press for the film “House of Gucci”. There’s been much made of her … More
“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
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
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
“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