Music and mythology, what could be more divine? Another magical, musical, filmic feat, seeing an award-winning Broadway musical with popcorn and reclining seats in your closest movie theatre. Blessed are those who witnessed this talent-studded play by Anais Mitchell’s folk opera directed by Brett Sullivan, starring Reeve Carney as “Orpheus”, Eva Noblezada as “Eurydice”, Patrick Page as “Hades”, Andre De …

Films like “Motor City” are the supreme reason I adore the contemporary; contemporary anything: opera, music, art, and especially, film. Director Potsy Ponciroli (“Old Henry”) bamboozles viewers with a deliciously ugly, dialogue-free scenario taking place in 1977 Detroit. Actors Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber stunningly star in this revenge, action, massively savage, love story; without verbiage they …

In today’s world children populate many restaurants, easily spotted by the lighted devices on their laps or the dining tables; parents converse as if they are not there. AND THEY ARE NOT. Animated films lack a certain appeal but because of the popularity of this Pixar franchise, directed by Andrew Stanton, I went, and admired the message. Devices are conquering …

A magnificent feat of filmmaking that will resonate with viewers regardless if one is familiar with the Greek poet, Homer’s iconic tale; it is a visual masterpiece, director Christopher Nolan’s films are about time hence there is a timelessness pulsating throughout his movies; from “The Dark Knight Rises” franchise, “Dunkirk”, “Interstellar” (starring Nolan’s choice for Odysseus, Matt Damon), “The Prestige”, …

Peneflix has neglected the Bollywood genre of late; star Alia Bhatt lured me to visit her latest film “Alpha”. She is stratospherically stunning and more than worthy of the 2 & 1/2 hour screening. Years ago, I was fortunate to have spent a remarkable week in Mumbai, interviewing Bollywood scions: directors, set designers, critics, actors; it was during an interview …

Horror has a powerful appeal for devoted fans across demographics, location, gender, and education. Dark, surreal films are often shown late at night at film festivals, and some of the most insightful conversations unfold in those quiet, haunting early-morning hours. Years of addiction, sampling horror mania from all cultures has led to ultimate discrimination in filmmakers’ horrific imaginations; perpetual competition …