In the current climate where LGBTQ rights continue to be a heated topic for Americans, this new documentary film from director Julie Cohen offers an insightful, educating, and heartfelt look into the lives of a specific subset of the LGBTQ community–intersex people. Intersex people are humans born with the organs of both males and females.… Continue reading EVERY BODY Reveals a Dark and Disturbing History For Intersex People
Month: June 2023
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Made Me Miss Steven Spielberg
From the sound of that headline and looking at my low rating, one would think I didn’t like the new Indiana Jones adventure. That could not be any further from the truth. I had fun watching what is supposedly the final outing for our beloved archeologist/adventurer. Director James Mangold and his screenwriting team made a… Continue reading INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Made Me Miss Steven Spielberg
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Has Imagination, But Ultimately Treads Familiar Territory
The new computer-animated feature film from Dreamworks offers an inventive spin on sea creature lore but is a typical coming-of-age story. This weakness may matter little to the young children begging their parents to bring them to this movie, but these adults have already seen this plot. Featuring vividly colorful animation, enough heart, and fun… Continue reading RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Has Imagination, But Ultimately Treads Familiar Territory
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
Si eres un fanático del cine de Indiana Jones, entonces hoy es el día para ir a los cines a ver la quinta película, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, protagonizada por Harrison Ford en el papel principal de un arqueólogo que ha viajado por todo el mundo en busca de artefactos antiguos, y… Continue reading INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
Dances with Films L.A. Film Festival 2023: SAINT CITY
The 26th Annual Dances with Films: Los Angeles is being held from June 22-July 2 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The film line up presents a diverse array of voices from the independent film scene. There are narrative features and shorts, documentaries, midnight series, pilots, dances with kidz, and downbeat categories. PILOTS: TV:… Continue reading Dances with Films L.A. Film Festival 2023: SAINT CITY
EVERY BODY
El documental de la directora Julie Cohen (RBG, Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down) y la editora Kelly Kendrick, Every Body (Cada cuerpo), sobre personas intersexuales ha estado en el circuito de festivales de cine este mes en el Festival de Cine de Tribeca. Pasó al Festival Internacional de Cine LGBTQ de Frameline San Francisco y… Continue reading EVERY BODY
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN
Crecí en el sur de Texas, lo suficientemente cerca del Golfo de México como para conocer la vida marina, aunque no estaba completamente versado en todo lo que vive en las aguas del golfo o del océano. No conocía un kraken, ni los mitos sobre ellos, así que busqué. Wikipedia afirma “El kraken es un… Continue reading RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN
World’s Best – Now Streaming on Disney +
I am used to seeing films geared toward every possible audience. As a critic, it’s part of the job, but I find it more pleasurable to see a movie with someone in the target demographic. Disney’s new family comedy, a coming-of-age story starring Manny Magnus in a breakout role, entertained me and my 12-year-old granddaughter… Continue reading World’s Best – Now Streaming on Disney +
Noticias de cine: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT Bajo Demanda y Digital
Confidential Informant, dirigida por Michael Oblowitz y escrita por el director, Michael Kaycheck, y Brooke Nasser, se ha lanzado esta semana por el distribuidor, Lionsgate, para ver en Bajo Demanda y Digital. Esta cinta es protagonizada por Dominic Purcell, Mel Gibson (Lethal Weapon), Nick Stahl y Kate Bosworth (Last Sentinel, The Locksmith), Erik Valdez (“Superman… Continue reading Noticias de cine: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT Bajo Demanda y Digital
Wildflower: Coming of Age With Intellectually Challenged Parents
I don’t make comparisons between films often, but when a movie like Are You There, God, It’s Me Margaret does such an amazing job as a coming-of-age story, those that follow have a high bar to reach. Despite its excellent ensemble cast, Wildflower does not rise to the same level. Based on a true story,… Continue reading Wildflower: Coming of Age With Intellectually Challenged Parents