Category Archives: Film

Fauci, Cuomo and Feel-Good Media Help Us Heal

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

“America is America because we overcome adversity and challenges. It is what makes us great.”—Governor Andrew Cuomo. Let’s face it. This may not be the most opportune time to catch up on documentaries and feature films about killer viruses, natural … Continue reading →

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The Poison Squad Provides Food for Thought on American Experience

Posted on January 28, 2020 by

“One obsessive, determined person can change the world, and he did.” If you care about the purity of the food and beverages you consume, then grab a bottle of Pepto and keep it handy as you watch The Poison Squad, … Continue reading →

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Very Ralph Makes Its Stylish Debut on HBO

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

“I hate fashion. But I had the eye.”—Ralph Lauren. During the Sixties, when most of us were sporting tie-dye shirts and hanging peace symbols around our necks, young Ralph Lifshitz from the Bronx yearned for wider ties and special cut … Continue reading →

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Buckle Up for Saudi Women’s Driving School on HBO

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

“I am used to sitting behind the driver in the back seat.”—Sarah Saleh. Sarah Saleh spent 10 years working the phones in the back office of a Saudi car dealership in the capital city of Riyadh. Now she’s posted out … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Daddy? Finding Your Roots Returns on PBS

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

“I’m feeling connected. These are my people.”—Mia Farrow. Mia Farrow, Angelica Huston and Isabella Rossellini share more than their chosen professions. They are the progeny of Hollywood royalty, and each lost one of their parents at a relatively young age. … Continue reading →

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16 Hours of Ken Burns’ Country Music on PBS

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

“Oh, the storm and its fury broke today, crushing hopes that we cherish so dear. Clouds and storms will in time pass away. The sun again will shine bright and clear.”–from the Carter Family’s signature song, “Keep on the Sunny … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2019 by

“This felt personal. This is New York. This is home.” The documentary may be only 35 minutes long, but I challenge you to find a more powerful film about 9/11 than In the Shadow of the Towers: Stuyvesant High on … Continue reading →

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