I’m not an equestrian or from Wales. I’m not from NYC or Latinx. I’m not even a big fan of … More
Category: racism
A More Diverse Oscars, 2021
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have taken a long time to bring some diversity to their membership … More
NYFF58–“Lovers Rock”
Opening Night for the New York Film Festival 58. Daniel Lim, Head of Programming said in the Q&A, “we have … 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
Stop, Watch and Listen
“We are talking about race in this country more clearly and openly than we have almost ever in the history … More
Fire isn’t the Tragedy, “Little Fires Everywhere”
There’s an oft-quoted line, “there’s no such thing as bad publicity”. When there’s a troubled production or a death in … More
Racism at the Movies
The 2020 Oscar Nominations weren’t very racially-diverse (#OscarSoWhite) and predominately male (#OscarSoMale), but some recent Hollywood films have given us … More
Top Films in 2019
I like to say that film appreciation is akin to wine appreciation. I can’t tell YOU what your favorite wine … More
Why “Clemency” is Better Than “Just Mercy”.
There’s a certain gestalt that seems to create similar stories that resonate with people at the same time. When it … More
The Boss Inspiring Lives Across the Pond
The effects of music on our lives is hard to put into words but Sarfraz Manzoor, who was born in … More
