Month: June 2019

Whole Hog on Hogg

I’ve now watched all four of Joanna Hogg’s films. Here they are from most recent to oldest: The Souvenir 2019 Exhibition 2013 Archipelago 2010 Unrelated 2007 originally, made a USA splash in 2014 And here’s what I have to say first. It’s a sad state of affairs, when lesser movies like Assayas’ Non-Fiction get more… Continue reading Whole Hog on Hogg

A Relaxing Bath of Music: “Pavarotti” the Doc

Bless Ron Howard, man has this guy come such a long dirt road from whistling with Andy Griffith. Bravo on another fine music documentary, this time on the late great Pavarotti. Even if you don’t like opera, you’ll love this doc. You just have to hang in there for the first 15 minutes which are… Continue reading A Relaxing Bath of Music: “Pavarotti” the Doc

City of Gold, Perfectly Timed Doc Rec for Bourdain’s B-day

There are so many great things about working at BookStore1. We give and get smiles from super savvy customers, share the mountains and valleys of everyday life with our co-workers, shelve and research books and even write reviews. A bonus is two of my co-workers share my film passion. Scott recently hipped me to the… Continue reading City of Gold, Perfectly Timed Doc Rec for Bourdain’s B-day

Dear French People: Non-Fiction?

Dear French People, I’ve seen and enjoyed French films before, namely Starbuck (2011) and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007). But Non-Fiction? Non, non. Let me get this straight: You’re intellectuals; ok, I respect that. You’ve got labor problems and politicians are forced to be super moral and transparent. Ok, got it. But, sex… Continue reading Dear French People: Non-Fiction?

All is True, Wondrous Cosmic Connections

I’m sure you’ve had this experience: you’re on vacation (or house/dog sitting as I was the last 5 days) and you forgive yourself for binge watching Netflix (or your channel/show of choice). That was me this morning mesmerized by The Rolling Thunder Revue Bob Dylan doc. Ever since husband number two and his thick ‘bible’… Continue reading All is True, Wondrous Cosmic Connections

Joanna Hogg, part 2 in my weekend, Archipelago from 2010

I was so intrigued slash mystified by the obscure artsiness of The Souvenir that I had to go back and watch one of Joanna Hogg’s previous films, Archipelago from 2010. The only major star in the film, Tom Hiddleston, plays Edward, the son of a family on holiday (as the Brits say). I found several… Continue reading Joanna Hogg, part 2 in my weekend, Archipelago from 2010

Say No to Pharmaceuticals, A Different Kind of Post

I decided to write my medical story after deciding to be a human guinea pig. Why not document my results in hopes of helping others? First, a short intro: When I chose to retire after 30 years as an educator and counselor for NYSUT, I sacrificed my 100% retirement and went two years without a… Continue reading Say No to Pharmaceuticals, A Different Kind of Post