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festivals/conventions

question of the day: What is your perfect movie?

Thu, Sep 27, 2012
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And what makes a perfect movie perfect for you?

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question of the day: Is Hollywood afraid of fanboys?

Wed, Jul 18, 2012
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I don’t think we need to worry that Hollywood will stop pandering to fanboys, but how might its approach change when it fears their wrath?

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question of the day: Is Comic-Con these days anything other than a PR blitz for Hollywood?

Fri, Jul 13, 2012
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If you’ve been to Comic-Con — or if you’re there now! — I’d love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t been, I’d love to hear your perception of Comic-Con, and how it compares with other conventions you’ve been to, and whether attending Comic-Con is a prospect that appeals to you.

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Alliance of Women Film Journalists names Going Up the Stairs “Best Female-Directed Film” at Sheffield Doc/Fest

Thu, Jun 28, 2012
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Just sharing some news of stuff I was involved in at Sheffield Doc/Fest…

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Alliance of Women Film Journalists names Debra Zimmerman “Ambassador of Women’s Films” at Sheffield Doc/Fest

Thu, Jun 28, 2012
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Just sharing some news of stuff I was involved in at Sheffield Doc/Fest

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I’m at Sheffield Doc/Fest this weekend

Tue, Jun 12, 2012
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Please feel free to stop me and say hi if you see me at the festival. Or tweet me if you’d like to meet up for a chat or a drink.

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Doctor Who thing of the day: reports from the Cardiff convention

Thu, Mar 29, 2012
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Via BBC America. I wasn’t there, so I gots no coverage. Sorry.

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The Descendants (trailer)

Fri, Oct 21, 2011
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Saw this yesterday at the London Film Festival, and it is inexpressibly wonderful…

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London photo of the day: construction work at the London Film Festival

Fri, Oct 21, 2011
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Behind the facade of red carpets and gala premieres, the refurbishing of Leicester Square continues…

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London photo of the day: Leicester Square cleanup

Wed, Oct 12, 2011
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Leicester Square, in the heart of central London, has been undergoing all manner of refitting and spiffing up since I arrived in January…

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