An Unexpected Turn
Jane Campion's latest career turn and how she handles the theme and plot twist in The Power of the Dog.
How to Stop Anti-AAPI Hate
Discussion, links, and book list for children and teens to help combat hate and violence against AAPI people.
It Should Be a Movie
Comparing two events portrayed in book and film that show the lives of people and their communities before massacres, and their lessons for today.
On Watching “Chernobyl” Post-Covid
How seeing the miniseries Chernobyl in 2021 rather than when it came out in 2019 has affected my perception of the show (and our own Covid-19 response)
Punch Up, Punch Down, Punch Sideways
Reviews and an excerpt from unpublished work to illustrate different types of humor and to call for more that punches up.
Films for the Resistance: The Edge of Democracy
A review of a recent documentary about the rise and decline of democracy in Brazil, with resonance in the U.S. today.
International films at the Lego Cinema.
The Academy Award That Made Me Happiest: Free Solo
A discussion of the award-winning documentary Free Solo and how it especially resonated with go-it-alone me.
International films at the Lego Cinema.
Some Thoughts on the 2019 Academy Award Nominations
A discussion of the 2019 Academy Award nominees for Foreign Language Film and why these movies are superior to Hollywood's offerings.
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution: A Mixed Bag
Although I didn't achieve my 2018 New Year's Resolution I achieved a lot of things related to it, making the year a mixed bag.