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This month got off to an inconspicuous start as much of the world reels from the truly horrible spectacle of the presidential debate. The less said about that the better. Escaping reality, the heat and our political turmoil are great excuses to indulge in loads of movie-going. This may be the functional equivalent of fiddling […]

Hurray! After a few misses last month, I’m back on a most pleasing cinema streak. For a mix of fun and provocative film viewing, I recommend the following, currently all playing in theaters: DADDIO (in theaters): Much like last year’s DRIVING MADELEINE, DADDIO weaves a compassionate and compelling story between a cab rider and his […]

The news out of Mexico gives me hope for the future. A country traditionally known for its conservative attitudes towards religion and feminism has just elected for the first time ever a woman to the office of the presidency. In her spare time, President-elect Claude Sheinbaum also happens to be a scientist, a member of […]