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Film Feature: A Preview of Art House Films Coming in 2024

January 8, 2024

Posted in Featured, Film

Here’s a peek at 10 art house films that this critic is looking forward to in the first half of 2024.

New York Film Festival 2023: “Maestro,” Chinese Youth, and a Turkish Teacher

October 15, 2023

Posted in Featured, Film, Review

As always, the New York Film Festival was a mix of art films that may never see general release with a few star-laden commercial movies angling for awards.

Coming Attractions: March 30 Through April 14 — What Will Light Your Fire

March 30, 2025

Television Review: “The Studio” — The Kool-Aid Man Cometh

March 29, 2025

Book Review: “The Jazz Omnibus” — The Ultimate Box Set of the Best Jazz Writing from the Last 25 Years

March 29, 2025

Film Review: “Bob Trevino Likes It” — Finding an Inspiring New Lease on Life

March 28, 2025

Doc Talk — Salem’s lot

March 27, 2025

Adam Roffman on Television Review: “The Studio” — The Kool-Aid Man ComethMarch 30, 2025
As someone who has worked on set in the film industry for thirty years, I have to say that this…
Stephen G Provizer on Television Review: “The Studio” — The Kool-Aid Man ComethMarch 30, 2025
I was less taken with this show than you. It's a cliched set up -- will new Chief Exec Rogan…
Elliott Hurwitt on Book Review: “Dave Brubeck and the Performance of Whiteness” — No Way Out?March 27, 2025
My experience with musicians, including a lot of jazz musicians, teaches me that they care more about the music and…
Peter V Keough on Doc Talk — Salem’s lotMarch 27, 2025
Thanks!
gerald peary on Doc Talk — Salem’s lotMarch 27, 2025
Lovely heartfelt review of films at the excellent Salem Film Festival. I've gone in earlier years and been much impressed…