Where to start? Frankly, I have reviewed the films and every year, it seems to get even more difficult to make my choices. So, when I don't know what to schedule, I turn to several friends who I know have assiduously studied the program. Here are their picks the first … [Read more...] about CIFF Year 36
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What’s a Film Forum?
I had the most interesting morning. Dan Moulthrop, co-host of Civic Commons Radio (yes, we are related), invited me to sit in on the taping of next Tuesday’s show, in the recording studio at John Carroll University. The topic: the FilmForums for the 36th Cleveland International … [Read more...] about What’s a Film Forum?
International Day of Women: It’s Today! March 8th
Just a short while ago a woman was unable to vote. The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1920 (ratified August 18th). Can you really imagine that time? I doubt it, at least for the younger readers. Can you imagine someone telling you NO! your opinion, your … [Read more...] about International Day of Women: It’s Today! March 8th
Be Carried Away at 36th CIFF
Now that the Oscars are history and my catalogue for the 36th Cleveland International Film Festival has arrived, it’s time to turn my attention toward Tower City. This year, my friend Cheryl is driving west from Yardley, PA, to sit in the dark for ten days with me, and “be … [Read more...] about Be Carried Away at 36th CIFF
Cleveland Film Festival – Year 36 begins in 2 1/2 weeks
Its that time of year when the days are getting longer, the temperatures getting warming and the flowers become bloomers. But for me, I will be getting pastier spending a glorious 11 days in the dark seeing the world through the lens of movies. Yes, the Film Festival is March … [Read more...] about Cleveland Film Festival – Year 36 begins in 2 1/2 weeks
