“Life’s tragedy begins with the bond between parent and child.” —Ryūnosuke Akutagawa A father is sick, and the son is beckoned to his side. Though the set-up may be familiar, the execution is anything but. This is Columbus, the first movie … Continue reading COLUMBUS
What is there left to say about Woody Allen, the 79-year-old writer/director of 45 feature films, a dozen of them masterpieces? Better yet, what does Woody Allen have left to say? Averaging a little more than a movie a year … Continue reading IRRATIONAL MAN
From jean to shining jean Proper cinema doesn’t highlight the differences that separate us, but the things that connect us. Blue Gold is one of those documentaries. It works hard to show us how tradition and culture can spread across … Continue reading Starz Denver Film Festival: Day 10–12
Michael J. Cinema 