I had a great time at my first BlackStar Film Festival. I’m adding an update to include the link to … More
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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
Sequels: For Better and Worst
Summers seem ready made for big blockbusters. Everyone wants to retreat to a chilly theater for some bombastic entertainment that’s … More
Streaming with Pride
“Hey, Hey. Ho, Ho. We’re OUT! We’re LOUD! And we should go…” Go watch some Queer Cinema to celebrate Pride … More
A Grande “O” Time
“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” was set to premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. As one of the … More
Driving to “Diva”
There are people who enjoy movies. They might see a film once or even twice a month. There are people … More
Multiverse of Fun
Film fans who complain about the proliferation of sequels and Superhero films…rejoice! There are some unique movies playing in our … More
A class act — how Adam Driver shines in less-than-stellar films
Lady Gaga has done a lot of press for the film “House of Gucci”. There’s been much made of her … More
“Immigration Animated” — Oscar Nominations of 2022 are more Inclusive
This year’s Oscar nominations showcase a diverse and international slate of films and filmmakers. It was only 2019 when the … More
