Writing for RogerEbert.com: Vol. 7
As I mentioned in Part I of this anniversary retrospective, last year’s lockdown dramatically shifted my priorities, both personally and professionally. I proposed to the love of my life in […]
Tag Archives: Luca Guadagnino
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 […]
Indie Outlook Picks the 2017 Nominees
2017 has been an extraordinary year for cinema, and as per tradition, I am providing my list of the nominees I would like to see included in various awards season […]
Top 20 Films of 2017: Part II
In a year that has consistently felt like an apocalyptic black comedy, albeit one that is no laughing matter, the greatest films have served as an anchor of sanity. I’m […]
Jumping the Wall: Andrew Droz Palermo’s “One & Two”
Timothée Chalamet and Kiernan Shipka are two of the best actors of their generation. The camera can hold on their faces for an indefinite amount of time and be constantly […]
CIFF 2017: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “The Shape of Water” and Eight More to Remember
The 53rd Chicago International Film Festival is now complete, and my mind is swimming with countless flickering images that have become forever etched into my consciousness. I was honored to […]
Indie Essentials: Tilda Swinton
Attending this year’s Ebertfest was tremendously moving for a multitude of reasons. I loved experiencing an uncompromising artwork with a thousand cinephiles eager to take the plunge. I loved observing […]
