What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill … More
Category: women in film
Characters on the Move Striving for Better — “Nomadland”, “Ammonite” & “The Glorias”
The New York Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival hosted Drive-Ins, shared virtual screenings and presented panels. It was a … More
Gilding the Lily: “The Glorias”
‘The Glorias’ (streaming on Amazon Prime Video; for sale on other platforms) “Encountering new places and people can unsettle our assumptions”, Gloria … More
Alone vs Lonely: Searching for home in “Nomadland”
Dedicated to all who must depart See you down the road A film that many in our Pandemic time may … More
Fossils, a lesbian romance and a missed opportunity–“Ammonite”
The ammonites (a type of the ammonoid subclass) existed from 200 million years ago and became extinct at the same time as … More
“The Human Voice” — short film; a theme echoing across Pedro Almodóvar’s career
When was the last time that the Question & Answer session was longer than the film? Pedro Almodóvar short film … More
Driving to Drive-Ins
Many of us are missing movies on the big screen. Some states have cinemas that are open again. Should you … More
Honoring Justice Ginsburg — VOTE!
Many of us are in mourning for the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Notorious RBG. Diminutive in stature, … More
Polyamorous Streaming: “The Old Guard” & “Palm Springs”
A Telluride without Festivals is hard to imagine. Each of us has a favorite that we look forward to all … 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
