Month: December 2020

In the whisper of borrowed time that was early March 2020, I went to a reading at the Philadelphia Public…

Discovering the Criterion Channel during lockdown has been like falling in love all over again. Through the magic of cinema, my heart, intellect and spirit have been calmed, awakened, challenged, shattered and rebuilt. Two genres in particular have captured my imagination with unparalleled force: film noir and 1970s New York City realism. Each film has left an indelible mark on my soul, from the trips back in time to a gritty, crime-ridden New York to the exploration of female power through the lens of male interpretation. Join me on this thrilling journey through the visual realm.

Lockdown has pushed back the clock. I’m a babe with no emotional armor and I must fight the regression. I want to return to being a 40 year old who doesn’t stare at the ground when spoken to sharply. Mid-adulthood has its merits.