Published inFanfareA Fine Pair: Steven Soderberg’s Black Bag and Netflix’s Il GattopardoSpies connive while aristocrats lord over two recent works that provide worthwhile experiences for more demanding viewers.2d ago12d ago1
Published inFanfareThree Movies for You: Mickey 17, Gate of Hell, and Warlock (1959)A look at three films I’ve seen recently, including Bong Joon Ho’s latest, plus a couple of interesting oldiesMar 151Mar 151
Published inFanfareShort Takes: The Monkey, Annihilation, Zero Day, and The Beloved RogueAfter some much-needed rest, I’m back with some fast takes on a few of the best movies and TV shows I’ve been fortunate to see.Mar 92Mar 92
Nevada County Special Film Programming for MarchIn this hellish time, it’s more essential for the sake of our collective sanity to seek temporary shelter from the storms that crowd our…Feb 27Feb 27
Published inFanfareThe Brutalist: Small-scale Epic Reaches for Oppenheimer But Falls ShortFeb 49Feb 49
Nevada County Special Film Programming for February 2025For Nevada County, California, residents, a preview of upcoming repertory and festival films showing in our lovely county.Jan 31Jan 31
Published inFanfareBabygirl: Hot Sex, Cold HeartSleek and glossy erotic drama tries to probe the links between sex and power, but it may leave you feeling frigidJan 25Jan 25
Published inFanfareFlow: An Epic Journey Down the River of LifeA splendidly imagined animated film tries to depict animals in their element with mystic grace and touching beauty.Jan 19Jan 19
Published inFanfareA Complete Unknown Seeks the UnknowableSo what we’re not all Bob Dylan fans? A new biopic about him still hits most all the right chords.Jan 1212Jan 1212
Published inFanfareNosferatu: A Gothic Near-MasterpieceDirector Robert Eggers again demonstrates his mastery of Gothic cinema with 2024’s best horror film.Jan 714Jan 714