Processing Grief: “Drive My Car” and “The Lost Daughter”

The Holiday Season: festive lights, families gathering, and grief. Yes, this is both the merriest time and a time to … More

Black & White and PRESTIGE All Over

Denzel Washington strides down a castle corridor ominously carrying a knife. A boy brandishes a wooden sword in 1960’s Ireland. … More

“Julia”–Sharing Julia Child’s Passion

I’m so thrilled that one of my favorite documentaries is being released in the weeks before Thanksgiving. Not as you … More

Denver Film Festival Recommendations: “Krimes”

One aspect of the COVID shift for film festivals that I hope will continue is the virtual element. As delightful … More

Philly Film Fest is a Feast

Why travel to film festivals far and wide? Let the film programmers in Philadelphia gather the best of the crop … More

Making Time for “No Time To Die”

One of the most hotly anticipated films of last year that suffered multiple Pandemic delays, hit theaters last weekend. “No … More

Women of Woodstock Film Festival

The Women of Woodstock This weekend, the Woodstock Film Festival celebrates it’s 22nd year. Last year there were Drive-ins and … More

Giving the Queen of Soul RESPECT

How much truth do you as a filmmaker owe your audience? Do you pander to prurient interests and simple curiosity … More

“Zola”, from Twitter to Screen

Imagine reading an outrageous story on Twitter. A fresh voice, witty quips and a story about two strippers that rings … More

Small Dreams on the Big Screen

I’m not an equestrian or from Wales. I’m not from NYC or Latinx. I’m not even a big fan of … More