Television: The Never-Ending Season
March brings a bouquet of flowers (and weeds) and I will try to give you some viewing options and opinions. Buyer beware.
Afraid of Subtitles? Get Over It!
Some of the very best television series available are in a language other than English. Granted, none of the streaming platforms make these foreign language gems easy to find, but a little perseverance and guidance can overcome all obstacles. Watch these shows in their original
“Independent Spirit Awards” – Always Distinctive
The Independent Spirit Awards ceremony will take place March 4 under a tented pavilion in Santa Monica, provided the weather cooperates. Although they've survived rain in the past, the recent gale force winds might put a dent in the tent. But first and most important,
Family Defined in Different Ways
Two seemingly different films open in theaters on Feb. 24. The first, called "Juniper," is universal in its subject matter–family, healing, growing. Director/writer Matthew Saville approached this story through the eyes of a resentful teen. The growth and change, as imperceptible as it seems to
The First Deep Breath’ – Leaves You Gasping
Get thee to the Geffen Playhouse and get there before March 5. "The First Deep Breath" is a major play that analyzes what it means to be alone within a family unit in many of the same ways explored by August Wilson, Tracy Letts and
Bill Russell: Legend’
This two-part series on Netflix plays out chronologically beginning with his family's move from Monroe, Louisiana to Oakland, California.
The Oscars: The Who, What and Why
The Oscar nominations have been announced and there is as much hand wringing as celebrating. It's really a game of "you never can tell." We all understand Best Picture, the Best Acting categories, Best International Feature, and Best Animated Film. We also have our own
Close’ – Too Far
"Close," winner of the 2022 Grand Jury Prize at Cannes and directed by Lukas Dhont who wrote the screenplay with Angelo Tijssens, is the intimate portrait of two close friends whose relationship is hit by the wall of adolescent misinterpretation.
When You Finish Saving the World’ – Is There Room for Me?
Jesse Eisenberg, in his feature film writing and directing debut, has given us a remarkably insightful film about longing, miscommunication, emotional connection and disconnection, and the need for understanding.
With the Golden Globes, Awards Season Begins
Come January, awards season commences. And first up was the rejuvenated – or so they say –Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11 and broadcast on NBC.