There are a trio of Hollywood releases that warrant your attention. I reviewed “Challengers” last week and I highly recommend … More
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Too Pretty for Pratfalls?
“Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever— One foot in sea and one on shore, 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
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
