Why This Critic Is Done Reviewing Woody Allen’s Films
Almost two years ago, I wrote an article explaining why Woody Allen was my favorite…
Hollywood Burnout: Looking Back on an Underwhelming Year in Movies
Since age 10, I’ve been watching and paying attention to the movies and celebrities of…
Why ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ Is One of The Best Holiday Films
The way most adults feel about Frank Capra’s timeless It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) during…
Disney-Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Continues Box-Office Dominance
Disney-Pixar‘s “Coco” maintained its dominance at theaters over the weekend, continuing to best a collection…
Why ‘The Ice Storm’ from 1997 Should Be a Movie Classic
With the so much time having passed, the 1990s are now being considered a “classic”…
Kevin Spacey and The Death of a Star’s Legacy
Not even a month after the Harvey Weinstein allegations became public, more and more famous…
Influential Asian Film Festival Brings 150 Movies from 20 Countries to San Diego
Now in its 18th year, the San Diego Asian Film Festival kicks off this week…
Blade Runner 2049: How to Properly Make a Movie Sequel
With all the praise Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 has been getting since opening weekend, at…
40 Years Ago in Pop Culture: A 1977 Retrospective
While 1967 is arguably the greatest year in pop culture history, my favorite year on…
San Diego International Film Festival Opens with ‘Marshall’ Premiere
The San Diego International Film Festival is scheduled to open Wednesday with a San Diego…
11th Annual San Diego Italian Film Festival Kicks Off Wednesday
The 12-day San Diego Italian Film Festival showcasing the latest cinema and culture of Italy…
‘Thank You for Your Service’ to Preview at GI Film Festival
The third annual GI Film Festival San Diego next month will include a special preview…
Ahead of Its Time: Growing Appreciation for ‘The King of Comedy’
Thirty-four years ago Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy was the respected director’s second big…
16th Annual San Diego International Film Festival Honors Patrick Stewart
Fall is the season for pumpkins, cider… and film festivals: Venice, Telluride, Toronto, in particular.…
