Yossi

The sequel to director Eytan Fox’s 2002 Israeli romantic drama “Yossi & Jagger”, I caught this film (after missing it at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival) at the Film Society of Lincoln Center earlier tonight (It’s also playing at the Angelika Film Center) with anticipation to see the second chapter of Yossi’s “story”. Following Jagger’s … Continue reading

“Don’t Cry Out Loud”

One of the most beautiful covers by Shirley Bassey: Lyrics: Baby cried the day the circus came to town ’cause she didn’t want parades just passin’ by her So she painted on a smile and took up with some clown While she danced without a net upon the wire I know a lot about ‘er … Continue reading

Ernest Hemingway in “Midnight in Paris”

“All men fear death. It’s a natural fear that consumes us all. We fear death because we feel that we haven’t loved well enough or loved at all, which ultimately are one and the same. However, when you make love with a truly great woman, one that deserves the utmost respect in this world and … Continue reading