Parents want to protect their children and ensure they have promising futures. We want to keep all children safe, but…
πΆ Don We Now Our Gay Apparel πΆ– “The Prom” and “Happiest Season”
Remember long ago, in the Before Times, when the Hallmark Channel pulled an ad that featured a kiss between a…
“Mank”–a Black & White Melodrama for those who love Old Hollywood
Question: What’s Black and White and Red (read) all over? Answer: A newspaper. Bada bing bada ba! No one would…
Why the Popularity of “The Queen’s Gambit” is an Antidote to Shameful Streaming
There’s been so much stupidity. During our first lock-down for the Pandemic, many of us streamed the Soap Opera-Reality Show-Trash…
Reality vs Fantasy — “Over The Moon”
There’s a great joy in the synchronicity of the Universe. China has launched a rocket to the moon so astronauts…
“Apple” and “Little Fish” — Memory Loss and Love in Strange Places
Multiple fall film festivals featured Apples (Mila), a directoral debut from Christos Nikou, who also co-wrote and produced the film.…
Fall Film Festivals: a Virtual Year of Great Programming
This pandemic year of 2020, we all face challenges. Many of us felt lonely as we quarantined, unable to see…
“Minari”–the greatest intro evah!
When a darling Alan S. Kim, 8 years old, wearing a jacket and tie, introduces Minari, I was ready for…
Fall Film Festivals–why it’s worth your bother
What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill…
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…