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

The Women of “Dune”

Providing moral guidance, love and historical perspective, the female characters are the heart and soul of the “Dune” films. There … 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

Reframing Racism–Is It Caste?

As a film writer, I believe my job isn’t to tell you what you should watch. I believe my role … 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

You Still Can’t Sit with Us, Loser–“Mean Girls”, the 2024 Musical Version.

Hollywood continues to churn out sequels and remakes. It used to be comic book films, but maybe they’ve decided musicals … 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

The Amazing Journey of The Color Purple

” The Color Purple” has had quite the journey. From a book, that was adapted into a film, to a … More

Four Fantastic Films from 2023

In a year that was packed with Big Budget Blockbuster Bombs, there were some powerful films that showcased stunning performances … More