It's been almost two months since I've posted one of these Movies I've recently seen articles. I was busy with Oscar nominees, film festivals, and producers hoping for a good review. Finally, I found time to simply watch a movie or five. So here are some pictures I finally got around to see. As usual, … Continue reading Movies I’ve recently seen: The Woman King ֍ Man Hunt ֍ Pillow Talk ֍ Your Place or Mine ֍ Free and Easy
Month: February 2023
What’s Screening: Feb 24 – March 2
The festivals are all Jewish this week, and they're all happening over the weekend. There's a new documentary that's Only in Theaters. What else can you see in the cinema this week? There's Hiroshi Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes, and Warren Beatty's epic socialist love story, Reds. The Staple Singers, the Bar-Kays, Kim Weston, and … Continue reading What’s Screening: Feb 24 – March 2
What do I think about the Oscars?
Every year, I'm less interested in the Oscars. I didn't even watch the show last year. And what happened? Will Smith slapped Chris Rock and then got a statue. Maybe I should watch it this time. When I looked at what the Academy thought were the best ten movies of 2022, either Hollywood cannot make … Continue reading What do I think about the Oscars?
What’s Screening: February 17 – 23
Ang Lee and James Schamus' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is playing in eight Bay Area theaters! And yet, not even one is in the East Bay. The 4-Star seems to have noticed that it's Black History Month, with screenings of Black Panther, Fences, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. They're also giving us masterpieces by Stanley … Continue reading What’s Screening: February 17 – 23
What’s Screening: February 10 – 16
This Tuesday is Valentine's Day, so there should be a lot of romance in the air. Take your loved one to the cinema…or take several loved ones. I can tell you about three films that will be screening at the Mostly British Film Festival – two of them good, and one stinker from the great … Continue reading What’s Screening: February 10 – 16
What’s leaving Criterion at the end of February
As usual, a lot of movies available on the Criterion Channel will disappear at the end of February. If you like screwball comedy, and other genres, check out these films before it's March. Full recommendations A+ The Lady Eve (1941) Like most great screwballs, Preston Sturges' The Lady Eve looks at class differences. It also examines the problems … Continue reading What’s leaving Criterion at the end of February
What’s Screening: February 3 – 9
You know what's the most difficult part of setting up these newsletters? It's writing the intro. So let's get it over with. Reader, meet newsletter. Newsletter, meet reader. Okay, I'll tell you more. There's a new, sexy film from France and a documentary about Jewish settlements in Eastern Europe. There are three films about African … Continue reading What’s Screening: February 3 – 9
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