Seasons of Film
When I was a child, we used to spend summer weekends watching movies. It’s hot…
What Was Your Favorite Major Summer Release for 2014?
Summer’s come and gone. And, the big tentpoles are put away until November. We’re in…
Do we have the right to expect certain behavior in public?
The unofficial theme of today has seemed to be the intersection of the private and…
The Trouble of the Scandal
In American society, it is known that a common part of sexual assault cases is…
Triple Feature: Films About Twins
This weekend saw the release of The Identical, a story of twins (a thinly-disguised Elvis…
Art House Showcase: Seattle
Week of Sep 5 Northwest Film Forum This week, Northwest Film Forum is showing No No:…
The Words I Never Want to See in a Review
These are my biggest pet peeve words or phrases in film writing and criticism. They…
Mothers and Sons: The Common Ground of BOYHOOD and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
The father-son relationship is one of the most frequently explored dynamics in cinema (an imdb…
IN HELL: Two Reasons
At this point in time, I’m not going against the grain by suggesting that of…
Chick Flicks and Guy Movies
“First of all, NO guy should ever comment on porn for women. Let us do…