Top 20 Films of 2021
It has only been within the last few months that I began seeing movies in a theater again. Attending press screenings has felt akin to a family reunion, allowing me […]
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Top 20 Films of 2020: Part II
Now that Netflix and other streaming services have become our virtual movie theaters, the potential for long-form storytelling has been explored like never before. In addition to this list ranking […]
Judy, Marlene and the Elusive Oscar: A Chat with Izzy, the Creator of Be Kind Rewind
Not long before I spent my first night in the Oscar press room, a remarkably insightful show about the ceremony and the history of its Best Actress category premiered online. […]
Writing for RogerEbert.com: Vol. 6
On an icy night in December of last year, Julie Andrews arrived at the Chicago Theatre 14 years after her production of “The Boy Friend” graced the venue’s stage. She […]
Indie Outlook: Eighth Anniversary
There are so many reasons why Indie Outlook has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving. Ever since I founded the site eight years ago, it has enabled […]
Indie Flashback: Lynn Shelton on “Your Sister’s Sister”
I am stunned and devastated by the news that the wonderful filmmaker Lynn Shelton died Friday of a blood disorder at the mere age of 54. I had the great […]
Writing for RogerEbert.com: Vol. 4
A surreal and wonderful event occurred during my coverage of the 90th Academy Awards for RogerEbert.com. I was in the official press room surrounded by 200 other journalists, including Ebert […]
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