In a time of troubled leadership, it is natural to look back in history and pine for strong leaders.
The Indie Prof: 13 Reasons Why
The story of a high school student who commits suicide is not the kind of material usually targeted for mass consumption; the topic is mostly relegated to the darker edges of the indie world.
The Indie Prof: Sticky Notes; Little Wing; Unrest
April brings us the Women+Film mini-fest, a wonderful compilation of films from around the world, by women and about women.
The Indie Prof: Joe’s Violin; 4.1 Miles; Sneaky Pete
Oscar season is one of my favorite times of the year, and not because of the actual ceremonies.
La La Land & Moonlight
As of press time, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26 have not yet been announced.
The Indie Prof: Fire at Sea & 13th
Next month’s column will cover the Oscar films nominated for Best Picture, but this month I chose to review two of the top documentaries from 2016.
The Indie Prof: Always Shine & Ray Donovan
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and a second film or series available on DVD or an instant-streaming service.
Indie Prof: Selections from the 2016 International Film Festival
November is Denver International Film Festival month, and so our column takes a break from the normal reviews as we look at several selections from the Festival.
Girl Asleep & Better Call Saul
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and a second film or series available on DVD or an instant-streaming service.
Little Men – Jessica Jones
Director Ira Sachs makes the kind of intimate character studies that make their way from Sundance to art-house theaters and then quickly into oblivion. His films don’t strain the speaker systems in theaters but they certainly illuminate corners of the world that tell us much about ourselves and the people in our orbit.
