The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have taken a long time to bring some diversity to their membership … More
Category: Independent Cinema
Broken Promises: A Candy-Coated Call to Arms
Parents want to protect their children and ensure they have promising futures. We want to keep all children safe, but … More
Fall Film Festivals: a Virtual Year of Great Programming
This pandemic year of 2020, we all face challenges. Many of us felt lonely as we quarantined, unable to see … More
“Minari”–the greatest intro evah!
When a darling Alan S. Kim, 8 years old, wearing a jacket and tie, introduces Minari, I was ready for … 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
Alone vs Lonely: Searching for home in “Nomadland”
Dedicated to all who must depart See you down the road A film that many in our Pandemic time may … 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
“Attending” a Virtual Film Festival: Mountainfilm 2020
One of my all-time favorite activities, going to film festivals, has changed drastically during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many film festivals … More
Women in Film at Denver Film Festival 42 – 3 Films You Need To Experience
This year’s Denver Film Festival had a particularly robust Women + Film program. 14 films, including the film series Women … More
Denver Film Festival Award-Winning Films, 2019
Awards are an important part of most film festivals. Filmmakers can use their awards as a way to promote their … More