There's a lot to cover today. New films, old films, 2004, and some great festivals. First, I can't recommend Hotel Rwanda enough. I saw it last night, and if a better film came out last year, I haven't seen it. By now you all know the story. Don Cheadle plays Paul Rusesabagina, the manager of … Continue reading New, Old, and 2004

Happy New Year! May your 2005 be as joyful as a dance with Fred and Ginger, and may your spirit and zest for life last like old-time Technicolor. It's another slow week for the revival and art houses, probably because there's so much worth seeing in the first-run houses, right now. I'm ashamed to say … Continue reading Happy New Year

December 27, 2004 Sorry I'm a bit late, this week. Took the weekend off. Besides, there's very little to report. Most of the theaters I cover don't have their schedules up for January. But here's something: O Lucky Man If I trusted my memory, I would give this movie, showing at the Castro January 4, … Continue reading My Few Short Posts of 2004