Here’s a new definition of chick flick: edgy features; satirical shorts; political documentaries; movies about war, jail, sex, brothels, and wrestling. The film festival that celebrates “the accomplishments of women behind the camera” gets bigger and stronger each year. This year, there are more films (40), more famous guests (actors Joan Allen and Sally Kellerman, […]
Michael Koldan
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‘A naked American man stole my balloons’
His name is John Landis. And his irreverent, playful, and deadpan humor has been making audiences laugh since he dropped out of school at age 17. He learned filmmaking by doing, by asking questions, and by working on Hollywood film sets as a mail boy, a production assistant, and a stuntman. This hands-on experience helped […]
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Don’t forget, kids: The ’70s are hilarious
“Starsky & Hutch” the TV show ran for four seasons and 88 episodes from 1975 to 1979. I don’t remember one episode. All I can remember is Starsky’s bright red-and-white muscle car. Starsky & Hutch the movie runs slightly longer than 88 minutes. All I can remember is Starsky’s bright red-and-white muscle car. The […]
