As the movies of 2021 now compete with screentime and theater space, here’s my list of films that surprised and … More
Category: Foreign Film
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
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
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
Boulder International Film Festival 2020
I’m so grateful that I made it to the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) this month, March 5-8th. As Festivals … More
“Downhill” — not a Comedy, not a Ski Film
When comedic actors play dramatic roles, there’s a tendency for audiences to expect a funny film. The trailer for Downhill … More
Oscars So White, So Male
There was some hope that the 92nd Oscar Nominations might reflect more diversity after the Golden Globes awarded Awkwafina for … More
Drinks with films 