What “She Said” and Why It’s Important

This has been a strange year for prestige films. The holiday season used to be the prime time for Oscar-buzz … More

The Tale of a Wooden Boy

Not all animation is aimed at children, del Toro has created a stop motion “Pinocchio” for art lovers.

What’s on the Menu?

The HAWTHORNE Restaurant where the wealthy, entitled foodie can get their just desserts! Anya Taylor-Joy is so talented that I … More

Philly Film Festival Fun

I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since the Philadelphia Film Festival! I was fortunate to be able to attend … More

Feeling Abused at the Movies: Horror film trailers & three films of Women in Jeopardy

Have you ever found yourself seated in a movie theater, eagerly awaiting your show, only to be bombarded with 20-30 … More

Power to the Women: “The Woman King”

Night scene. Africa. 1800’s. A group of Benti tribal men are gathered around a campfire. Some are cleaning weapons and … More

“A Love Song”

This Thursday night is a Local’s Screening of “A Love Song” at The Nugget theatre in Telluride. Local filmmaker, Max … More

BlackStar Film Festival 2022

I had a great time at my first BlackStar Film Festival. I’m adding an update to include the link to … More

In Praise of Good Films

Yes, that’s right. This is a celebration of GOOD films. Not those aiming for an Oscar-nomination or art house fare … More

Larger Than Life, “Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis”

Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director known for bold, extravagant films full of spectacle. His best-known films: “Moulin Rouge!”, “The … More