Jul 05 2023
Jean Cocteau, a Frenchman born July 5, 1889, was a creative genius whose influence permeated several artistic disciplines. As a visionary filmmaker, poet, and artist, Cocteau’s work was characterized by its originality, whimsy, and ability to transcend traditional boundaries. His contribution to the world of art was profound and continues to inspire many contemporary artists. …
Dec 21 2022
It’s officially winter today, and I hope everyone has a happy, warm, and enchanted winter holiday season! The winter solstice, also referred to as “midwinter” and “the longest night,” is the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight and the longest night for those on the Northern Hemisphere. Astronomically, it marks the …
Nov 08 2022
Step into the world of holiday nostalgia as we explore the fascinating journey of the house from the beloved Christmas classic, ‘A Christmas Story.’ This iconic movie has captured the hearts of millions, and its charming setting, the Parker family home, has become an enduring symbol of the holiday season. But how did this unassuming …
Oct 23 2022
It’s not easy to create a horror movie that doesn’t rely solely on sudden loud noises or gore to shock viewers, which is perhaps why so few films in the horror genre rise above mediocre. A movie like Carrie has some wonderful scenes, but the overall mood is ruined by shifts in tone as if it can’t …
Feb 20 2022
Happy birthday to the wonderful Sidney Poitier, born on this day February 20, 1927 in Miami, Florida. Some of his most loved film performances include his roles in Blackboard Jungle, The Defiant Ones, Lilies of the Field, A Raisin in the Sun, To Sir, with Love, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of …
Oct 31 2021
Halloween Movie Recommendations from 4 Genres Do you enjoy the old scary classics with Vincent Price characters or movies about Dracula? Do you have fun with slasher films, or more modern scary movies such as the Haunting of Hill House? Or do you lean toward funny films such as Beetle Juice or Hocus Pocus? Let’s take a look at four …
Jul 04 2020
This documentary follows the Eastern Band of Cherokee natives as they work to revitalize their endangered language. The Emmy award winning film was created by Danica Cullinan and Neal Hutcheson, and produced by Walt Wolfram. When a language disappears, a lot is lost. A language is a repository of cultural wealth. Each language is a …
Jun 21 2020
Little David is a tour guide at the sacred Saut D’Eau waterfall in Haiti, where Catholics and Vodouisants come to visit for healing. According to local beliefs, the Virgin Mary appeared at the 100-foot tall waterfall on July 16, 1849, and now the area receives many guests between July 15th and 16th of each year. The …
May 25 2020
This is an excerpt from episode 10 of the Ken Burns/Lynn Novick documentary on the Vietnam War, “The Vietnam War (US version) Last Episode: The Weight of Memory” on PBS America. Writer Tim O’Brien reads from his short story collection The Things They Carried.
Apr 04 2020
As people everywhere become more attuned to home life, creative endeavors, and nature, sharing these moments in an effort to send out positive energy, Dion Agius and Brendon Gibbens move past the idea that surfing is only a simple sport, and explore surfing as an art form in “Surf Libre.” It’s a beautiful, meditative look …
