From a technical standpoint, Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ is absolutely beautiful. The film was made in pieces over a period of … More
Tag: filmmaking
‘Short Term 12’ Hits Home
If you have ever worked with kids, and you appreciate their age, you know that they teach you more than … More
In the Life of Llewyn Davis / NYC in the 60s
The makings of a film people will watch: NEW YORK CITY + Music + The Coen Brothers made it. Not … More
A Knock-out Drama: the Private World Explored in ‘Concussion’
‘Concussion’: She said “I have to do something.” Abby Ableman reads and vacuums at the same time, fixes up hole-in-the-wall … More
Reality, History, and Silence: ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
‘Dallas Buyers Club’ could be a film that alters the way audiences view people of varying sexual expression. It could … More
Americana: A Tribute to Nothingland in A. Payne’s ‘Nebraska’
Nebraska: a story of the heartland. An Americana gem. Black and white and cold throughout, Alexander Payne’s latest feature seems … More
Fading Glamour and Psychological Grit in ‘American Hustle’
Who’s the criminal in a thieving system? In a band of uglies, who’s the worst? We audience members love watching … More
In Praise of ‘The Butler’
Billed as a the story of a father and son living in two seemingly opposing worlds, Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’ … More
On ‘12 Years A Slave’
Film journalist and writer Johanna Schneller opened the press conference for ‘12 Years A Slave’ at the Toronto International Film … More
‘The Dynamiter’ & Childhood
The concept of children as smaller versions of adults persisted in history up until the early 20th Century. The purpose … More
A Better Life: Discussion with Demian Bichir & Chris Weitz
KS: Was there any moment that you shot, but then removed from the film with deep regret? If yes, what … More
Discussion After the Amazing Women in Film Panel with Thelma Adams
Thanks to Thelma Adams, the moderator of this years Amazing Women in Film panel at the Woodstock Film Festival, I … More
Filmmaker Elena Rossini writes about the state of women in film
I really recommend this link and the blog that hosted the piece – The Beheld. Also take a look at … More