It Came from Outer Space
Why is it just now hitting me that two of last week’s releases have the device of an asteroid hitting the earth as the plot catalyst? BLACK PANTHER (review here), … Continue reading
The Best of 2017
I refuse to be limited to just ten films. I’ve ranted about the tyranny of it enough, so rather than repeat myself, let’s just get right to the films that … Continue reading
The Detention of Ziad Doueiri
Ziad Doueiri made one of my favorite films of the 2010s, THE ATTACK (2011), about an apolitical Arab doctor in Israel who finds himself suddenly the object of suspicion by … Continue reading
Andrew Garfield Meets the Press (and Their Offspring)
Andrew Garfield’s performance in Andy Serkis’ directorial debut, BREATHE, is phenomenal. He’s both deeply affecting and infectiously joyous in the true story of Robin Cavendish, who was paralyzed from the … Continue reading
Meeting a Legend
Sometimes, I get to meet a legend. Yesterday it was Dolores Huerta, the icon and indefatigable fighter for social justice. The occasion was the documentary, DOLORES, made about her by … Continue reading
Me and Jerry
For many years I’ve had a standard answer when asked if I want my picture taken with an interviewee. It’s that I only have one picture of me on my … Continue reading
Kyle Mooney and Dave McCary Bring Us BRIGSBY BEAR
Click here to listen to the interview. Kyle Mooney and Dave McCary, friends since childhood, have concocted BRIGSBY BEAR, a sweet paean to imagination, childhood, and the power of both … Continue reading
Dunkirk
I could not contain myself when writing about Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK ( full review here). It’s going to be a major contender during awards season, with perhaps another nod to … Continue reading
Bye, George
Click here to listen to the interview. It was May 13, 2010. I was sitting the lobby of the 4 Seasons hotel here in San Francisco, and I was so happy … Continue reading
Joe Wright Takes No Prisoners in San Francisco (and Elsewhere).
I’ve loved Joe Wright movies since falling under the spell of his version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. He found a way to take this oft-filmed story and give it a … Continue reading
