On Friday, January 7, the Denver Film Critics Society (DFCS)—15 writers and broadcasters working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—cast their preliminary ballots for this year’s DFCS awards. How it works: Members are asked … Continue reading Denver Film Critics Society 2021 Ballot
For centuries, New York City has welcomed immigrants from every nation, matching each wave of newcomers with an enclave of their own. True, there’s a lot to who lives where and why, but at least there’s a place, no matter … Continue reading IN THE HEIGHTS
If someone asks you to name a mermaid, any mermaid, what’s the first name that comes to mind? Lorelei? Madison? Ariel? Probably the latter, right? You probably even conjured the image of the red-haired Disney princess. Just like when you … Continue reading David Derrick and Hyrum Osmond on MOANA
Rosa Dolores Alverío was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The town was noteworthy because it had the hospital. Now, it’s noteworthy for being the birthplace of Rita Moreno—the stage name Alverío acquired from her stepfather and the studio heads at … Continue reading RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT
Alexander Hamilton was a thinker, a writer, a dreamer, a mind constantly at work. Born out of wedlock and orphaned on a Caribbean island, Hamilton earned everything that came his way. And, like so many others who came before and … Continue reading HAMILTON
The past sparkles on screens this holiday weekend. From a look at the life of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury to a duo that’s back and better than ever. First, let’s start with the with the show that won’t … Continue reading This week in Film — HAMILTON and Laurel & Hardy
Michael J. Cinema 