The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Benedict Cumberbatch will look back on 2021 as the year he stretched in both directions. He ventured way outside his comfort zone in “The Power of the Dog,” with massively ... Continue Reading →

Being the Ricardos

By almost any measure, Aaron Sorkin and “I Love Lucy” would be at opposite ends of the spectrum. Nonetheless, it is exactly that seeming disparity that results in this brilliant ... Continue Reading →

Vinyl Resurgence? Problem Solved by Andover Audio

 You’ve read about the vinyl resurgence in the music business, and you wonder what all the fuss is about. You had your heyday with vinyl, building up a nice collection ... Continue Reading →

The Power of the Dog

The uneasiness subtly evolves from the first few minutes. We don’t know where it’s headed, but we await.  Jonny Greenwood’s score consistently evokes the pervasive ... Continue Reading →

tick, tick… BOOM!

Any film that explores the creative process is fascinating to me. Anyone that starts with a blank page, be it the painter, the writer, the composer is impressive indeed.  In ... Continue Reading →

Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show

This time of year stages are full across the country with variations on classic Christmas stories, of which Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” is understandably ... Continue Reading →

Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Every year about this time Santa starts making his list, and supply chain issues notwithstanding 2021 will be no different. Here, Santa compiles as always the things he has thought ... Continue Reading →

MEET THE PRESS FILM FESTIVAL AT AFI FEST RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH YEAR ON NOV. 11

The power of the short form documentary has become more evident in recent years. The ability to digest more than a quick bite, but without the risk losing 90 minute with a feature ... Continue Reading →