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

In Praise of Family Films: “Wonka”, “Wish” and Wonderful Theatrical Re-Releases from Pixar

This Holiday Season, there’s much to be thankful for as friends and family gather to spend time together. I’m always … 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

A Poison Kiss from a White Savior–“Flowers of the Killer Moon”

Martin Scorsese is a master of cinema and he’s done a lot to preserve films and champion them. Scorsese has … More

Festive 50th is all about Love–Telluride Film Festival 2023

Traveling to Telluride from Helsinki with 13 boxes of hand-crafted instruments, the Finnish musical group, Cleaning Women, made their first … More

Dysfunction and Depravity Swimming in the Gothic Manor, “Saltburn”

The boxy aspect ratio, the rigid constraints of class norms, cinematography that crowds the characters inside a maze of narrow … More

50th Telluride Film Festival: Expect the Unexpected

The 50th Telluride Film Festival is a loving tribute to the film pioneers that founded this festival, Bill Pence and … More

The Perfect Alignment of Director, Star, and Story: “Oppenheimer”

From the potent Pink and technicolor splendor of “Barbie” to the black and white and sepia tones of “Oppenheimer”, two … More