What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill … More
Category: Gender Roles
Characters on the Move Striving for Better — “Nomadland”, “Ammonite” & “The Glorias”
The New York Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival hosted Drive-Ins, shared virtual screenings and presented panels. It was a … More
Gilding the Lily: “The Glorias”
‘The Glorias’ (streaming on Amazon Prime Video; for sale on other platforms) “Encountering new places and people can unsettle our assumptions”, Gloria … More
Honoring Justice Ginsburg — VOTE!
Many of us are in mourning for the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious RBG. Diminutive in stature, … More
Polyamorous Streaming: “The Old Guard” & “Palm Springs”
A Telluride without Festivals is hard to imagine. Each of us has a favorite that we look forward to all … More
New films and new ways to watch them…something to celebrate!
Yes, we still have some time to wait till movie theaters open. Sadly, as the US is seeing by the … More
Police Brutality Sparked the Riots
Our country is fighting three threats–three toxins that are destroying our world. As deaths continue to surge due to the … More
Merrily, Merrily Down The Stream
A recent study of our Stay At Home lives has purported that the average American is streaming about 8 hours … 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