The 2020 Oscar Nominations weren’t very racially-diverse (#OscarSoWhite) and predominately male (#OscarSoMale), but some recent Hollywood films have given us … More
Category: women in film
Top Films in 2019
I like to say that film appreciation is akin to wine appreciation. I can’t tell YOU what your favorite wine … More
Why "Clemency" is Better Than "Just Mercy".
There’s a certain gestalt that seems to create similar stories that resonate with people at the same time. When it … More
Over the River and Through the Woods…Is It Worth the Trip?
Would you make the drive to Montrose (an hour and 15 min on mountain roads) on Christmas Day to see … More
When One Door Closes…Pull Up A Couch — how streaming saved my sanity
The only movie theater in Telluride is under construction. So am I. When I decided to have bilateral knee surgery … More
In Defense of “Angels”
When asking friends which film they were excited to see this Thanksgiving weekend, there were lots of votes for Frozen … More
The Serendipity of Agnés Varda
Serendipity ser·en·dip·i·ty/ˌserənˈdipədē/ noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. “a fortunate stroke … More
How to take advantage of a festival if you’re a procrastinator!
The 42nd Denver Film Festival is halfway over. What if you’re just realizing it’s happening? You put it on your … More
Want to spend Halloween with Daniel Craig?
Have you planned your Halloween costume for next week? A witch, a ghost or maybe that old standard, a film … More
The Boss Inspiring Lives Across the Pond
The effects of music on our lives is hard to put into words but Sarfraz Manzoor, who was born in … More
