A few words about my 10 Favorite Films of 2021

I spent most of 2021 watching older films and discovered some real hidden gems but I thought I’d share a … More

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO COME

I have a soft spot for just about every film version of A Christmas Carol. This is partially due to … More

TCM is celebrating Mother’s Day (Note: this was originally published in 2014) with a great program of classic films showcasing … More

Are human beings inherently cruel or do we learn cruelty by example? Does our genetic makeup dictate our personalities at … More

2013 has quietly developed into a groundbreaking year for black actors and directors. Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE starring … More

On Sunday many will be glued to their television sets watching the annual Oscar ceremony unfold. At this time of … More

Love is complicated. Some see it as a priceless gift or blessing while others describe it as an unshakeable disease. … More

Kevin M. Flanagan received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015 in English/Film studies (his dissertation: The British … More

“In the movie business, a good ending must sometimes hold sway over the truth.” – Samuel Fuller, A Third Face: My … More