Roman J. Israel, Esq. is the movie we all need to see. Ignore the Rotten Tomatoes score. This is a movie for our times. Because Roman J. Israel, Esq. is the child that exists in all of us. The simple truth that every one of us is born with, but that gets buried under the roar of the machine that … Read More

Country ham isn’t sold up north. It’s made and appreciated in Dixie. It’s an intentional food that means something to southerners — it’s one of those foods that holds within it so many memories. Country ham is not as easy as to appreciate as its cousin, the city ham (piled high on white bread). It takes patience to cook a … Read More

The 100 WORDS FILM FESTIVAL celebrates concise, cinematic storytelling. Every film must deliver a compelling tale using exactly 100 words. Given this parameter, the 100 words concept challenges professional and student filmmakers to focus on the essence of story, while democratizing filmmaking with a concept that’s financially achievable for nearly everyone. The art of crafting important, interesting film lies in … Read More

No other vegetable is as polarizing as Brussels sprouts; the tiny cabbages that look like they belong in Barbie’s kitchen, they are anything but benign. People love them, or hate them. But these delicious calciferous babies are experiencing a culinary renaissance! They’ve moved from the slowly simmering back burner to front of the plate placement—now the hottest vegetable in restaurants … Read More

I am amazed by the work you do and by the power of your medium. Grassroots creative collaboratives like yours are the building blocks of vibrant cities. Every city has a distinctive soul. But local film is one of the most important means by which communities express their uniqueness. It is a dynamic and innovative way of telling our stories, … Read More

Sometimes actors write the most authentic screenplays. A decade before his Oscar-winning Spotlight, actor Tom McCarthy penned a heartfelt film, The Visitor. Today, it’s actress Greta Gerwig’s turn. Lady Bird is fresh and true in a genre that is often tired and disingenuous. Examples: A father loses his job but KEEPS his family. More than ONE boyfriend fails. An elderly … Read More

In 2017 I was asked to be part of the 100 Words Film Festival Board of Directors. I jumped at the chance because I love the movies. But I had never even heard of the festival. Which was the problem I was tasked with helping overcome. Still, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Then last November, I attended the two-day … Read More