Film Review: A Late Quartet (2012)

A Late Quartet is certainly one of the sturdiest, unassuming films that I've seen in a while. Written and directed by Yaron Ziberman with a screenplay assist by Seth Grossman, the film is a straightforward drama with only modest ambitions. While unsurprising in its storytelling and aesthetics, A Late Quartet features superb acting and a…Read more Film Review: A Late Quartet (2012)

We Can’t Stop: On Cyrus, Spears, Aguilera and the Forgetful Nature of Our Cultural Consciousness

When one compares Miley Cyrus with those who've come before her, or places her in the context of modern-day pop-music, then the national revulsion following her performance at the VMA's (or any of her recent behavior for that matter) suddenly becomes difficult to understand. The collective outcry has been so vociferous, so incredulous, that you…Read more We Can’t Stop: On Cyrus, Spears, Aguilera and the Forgetful Nature of Our Cultural Consciousness