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About Caroline Ely

Caroline Ely is a TV, movie, and art lover who worked for years in the television industry. Until a few years ago, she would have described herself as well traveled, and she hopes to live up to that description again very soon. She lives in New York and often heads to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Kajillionaire

Watching director Miranda July's new film is like inhabiting someone else's nightmare.

By |October 9th, 2020|Crime, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

The Glorias

Julie Taymor's moving, timely biopic of feminist legend Gloria Steinem.

By |October 7th, 2020|Biopic, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Blackbird

“You should never smoke weed unless you’re dying or having sex.” How’s that for grandmotherly advice?

By |September 26th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Family drama|0 Comments

I Am Woman

The biopic tells the life story of singer Helen Reddy and reintroduces her to a new generation as a trailblazer in the feminist movement.

By |September 15th, 2020|Biopic, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Sibyl

A smart, sexy, and over-the-top comedy that is anchored by shrewd, relatable observations about human foibles.

By |September 10th, 2020|Comedy, DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Top Picks|0 Comments

Martin Margiela: In His Own Words

Smarter than the usual air-kissing fashion doc, the film's cerebral approach fits the fashion designer’s work.

By |August 13th, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Summerland

Gemma Arterton cuts a formidable figure as a grouchy, misanthropic writer who just wants to be left alone.

By |July 30th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, U. K.|0 Comments

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

Welcome to the world of Helmut Newton and his over-the-top tableaux that fuse hard-edged 1930’s black-and-white styling to images of leggy, breasty models in sadomasochistic action.

By |July 23rd, 2020|Documentary, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

The Audition

Director Ina Weisse has crafted a refined film showcasing a standout performance by Nina Hoss.

By |June 25th, 2020|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Germany|0 Comments