Movies on (pre)Menopause
And now it’s all clear. The pandemic was no help. Mourning the loss of my parents, one in death and one in illness, was certainly a factor in my emotional state. But menopause stole my stories.
What the Film?! Podcast #2 – “The One Where We Talk Tik Tok”
“The One Where We Talk Tik Tok” On our second podcast, Justina and I talk
What the Film?! Podcast #1 with Justina Walford, John Wildman – “The One Where We Mock Tribeca”
On our inaugural What the Film?! Podcast, Justina Walford and I talk about a trio of topics inspired by Facebook debate thread shenanigans including Tribeca claiming they would be the first in-theater film festival this year when there have been SEVERAL already in the past three months and one even in New York City a couple weeks ago. Adorable, Tribeca. Adorable.
Multi-talent Paige Stark from Tashaki Miyaki picks up the camera to direct the group’s music videos herself
But this is a film site, right? So, in this Q&A with Détente’s Tiina Teal, Stark discusses her inspirations and dynamics while offering unique insights from a musician who has transferred their auditory, creative impulses into a newly interpreted visual form. Tashaki Miyaki’s new album Castaway releases this July via Metropolis Records. I’ve been writing to it for a couple weeks now, so I’m putting my money where my mouth is there. Go pre-order it here, and view their videos “Castaway” and “Gone”.
Brittany App ‘s WHERE THERE ONCE WAS WATER SLO FILM FEST 2021 INTERVIEWS; transitioning from photographer to documentarian
Brittany App’s documentary WHERE THERE ONCE WAS WATER tells a story about water. A documentary
Director Paul Michael Angeli, producer Vladimer Daniel MEDICINE MAN: SLO FILM FEST 2021 INTERVIEWS
In the interview, Paul and producer Vladimer Daniel talk about what inspired them to make the film and take on Stan Brock’s life as a subject, as well as the efforts to balance what they were personally interested in with what they believed audiences would really be interested in. They also talk about their approach to filming and putting the elements of the film together, including concerns that they would thoroughly examine the experience of the Remote Area Medical pop up clinics. We also laugh over my memories of watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom when I was a kid.
Lisa Molomot and Jeff Bemiss’ MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY: SLO FILM FEST 2021 INTERVIEWS; experiences of doing a virtual film fest tour
Last year, I spoke with Lisa and Jeff and one of the film’s subjects during the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, so this time Jeff and I talked about his and Lisa’s experiences during their virtual film festival tour including doing a rare in-person screening at one point. Jeff talks about potential impact partners and a write-up in a publication that came about due to screening virtually, as opposed to in-person. He also discusses their strategy for representation at the various fests. We also talk about our shared fandom of the Film Collaborative’s great Jeffrey Winter.
David Holbrooke, Artistic Director of EarthxFilm looks back on his favorite environmental films from last year
David Holbrooke, Artistic Director of EarthxFilm looks back on his favorite environmental films from last
Convoy, Fascinaton, THE CHILDREN’S HOUR more! Awesome Kino Lorber Blu-Rays and DVDs to add to your library – the sequel
As discussed the first time I did this column highlighting some choice Kino Lorber nuggets, I LOVE their combo of classics versus “You gotta see this shit!” to gems they have rightfully given a home to and made available for people like us to discover. I will routinely call a friend after watching a title (including a couple on this list) to excitedly talk about it. That’s what movie watching should inspire, right? That kind of excitement and thrill – so much so that you just need to talk about it with someone?!
Ondi Timoner’s COMING CLEAN : Naples International Film Festival INTERVIEWS; examines addiction through the eyes of recovering addicts and political leaders
In the interview, Timoner and I talk about what she felt was a need and a gap regarding insight and information on the topic inspiring her to make this her next film, as well as balancing the filmmaker’s agenda for their film versus a subject’s agenda for a personal cause or self-interest. She discusses her technique in and methods in getting interview subjects to open up and give information that is below the surface level.