Legendary director David Cronenberg on ‘the flesh’ and the ‘deforming’ properties...
As noted in my recent review of Maps to the Stars and in an article “Miami New Times” published a few days ago (read it...
Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem shows how to make a...
In their new film, the Israeli sibling writer/directors Ronit Elkabetz and Shlomi Elkabetz, pull a sort of magic trick in cinema. Gett: The Trial...
Cronenberg reveals the fleshy parts of Hollywood in Maps to the...
Considering the story of Maps to the Stars, you may be forgiven for questioning David Cronenberg's feelings toward Tinsel Town. It follows a family of recognizable modern-day Hollywood archetypes....
Duke of Burgundy plunges deep into the frailty of love and...
It’s funny that the 50 Shades of Grey movie will hit the multiplex on the same day as The Duke of Burgundy enters select art house theaters....
Xavier Dolan expands the frontiers of filmmaking and emotions with Mommy–...
Throughout his oeuvre, writer/director Xavier Dolan has presented viewers with the great range of loving relationships. Love cannot be contained in neat categories constrained by...
We will lead a Q&A on Deep City: The Birth of...
Miami is known the world over as a city full of surprises. As a freelance music writer here for more than 20 years, I...
Timbuktu presents a humanizing portrait of life under jihadist oppression —...
From the country of Mauritania comes Timbuktu, one of the most heart-breaking and humanistic films you will see this year. Do not be turned...
Michael Gordon and Bill Morrison talk about their Miami Beach city...
It’s been 12 years since Bill Morrison came to Miami and blew the minds of a nearly packed house with Decasia in a large screening room...
International Online Film Critics’ Poll announces winners of 4th biannual awards
The International Online Film Critics’ Poll has announced the winners its 2013/14 survey. I was honored to have been asked to participate for the fourth...
Bill Morrison and Michael Gordon to discuss and present their avant-garde...
When asked why a couple of collaborators in avant-garde film are discussing their works in a shorts program at a Jewish film festival, Miami Jewish Film Festival director...