I Am Not a Witch plays like a dark comedy on...
In the Western world, when we hear about witches, we think of the Salem witch trials. Even with Wicca in the modern world and...
Independent Ethos Radio Hour – episode 1
It's here, the first episode of The Independent Ethos Radio Hour on Joltradio.org. To sum it up, this was recorded just after I attended...
Miami Film Festival GEMS presents movies to watch out for come...
I just finished a long weekend watching premieres of movies that will slowly roll out as possible Oscar contenders come next year. In total,...
Colette gives us meta Keira Knightley in timely period biopic
Keira Knightley's portrayal of early 20th century French author Colette deserves special acknowledgement in the biopic of the same name. In fact, one can look...
22 July offers even-tempered depiction of horrific 2011 Norway attack
The films of British writer-director Paul Greengrass exist in two realms: the fantasy of the Jason Bourne films and the reality of true-life horrors...
The Independent Ethos Radio Hour to debut on Jolt Radio this...
Beginning this month, I will be hosting highlights from this website and my freelance work as a film and music critic living in Miami...
Paul Dano’s directorial debut Wildlife gives actors space; Florida premiere with...
All that is great about actors who take up directing is on full display in Wildlife, the directorial debut of Paul Dano, based on...
A Star is Born is dated classical Hollywood cinema with overly...
A confession first: I haven’t seen any version of A Star is Born before submitting to its latest incarnation directed by Bradley Cooper. That...
Eugenia explores frustrations of being a single ‘older’ woman in Bolivia
It’s not easy to rebel against the status quo, especially if you are raised under it. When it’s a macho culture and you’re a...
SoundScape Cinema series for Fall/Winter in Miami unveiled
With "fall" in South Florida now here, it's time to watch movies on outdoor screens. OK, maybe it'll still be hot, but the SoundScape...