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2019’s films ranked (a teaser as we head into the awards-season final stretch)

Thu, Nov 28, 2019
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My on-the-fly, as-I-see-movies ranking of the new theatrical releases of 2019 is shaping up nicely as we head into the home stretch of the awards season. I still have a few major contenders to see, but here are all of my five-star movies at the moment.

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new sci-fi flash fiction: “A Little Knowledge…”

Thu, Oct 31, 2019
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A teaser for the story inside, plus some more info on this project and a plea for your financial support for it (and for all my work).

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new fantasy flash fiction: “Wings Are Not Only for Birds”

Thu, Sep 12, 2019
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A teaser for the story inside, plus some more info on this project and a plea for your financial support for it (and for all my work).

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today is the 22nd anniversary of Flick Filosopher

Sun, Sep 08, 2019
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On this day in 1997, I launched Flick Filosopher. Not many movie sites that were online in 1997 are still around. But me, like a fool? Still here.

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I’m on BBC World Service’s “The Arts Hour” again, Saturday, September 7th

Fri, Sep 06, 2019
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They like me — they really like me! — at “The Arts Hour” on the BBC World Service radio experience.

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new science-fiction flash fiction: “Festival of Flight”

Thu, Aug 29, 2019
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A teaser for the story inside, plus some more info on this project and a plea for your financial support for it (and for all my work).

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I geek out over the films I’m psyched for, Autumn 2019

Thu, Aug 29, 2019
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Exclusively for Salt Lake City Weekly.

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new science-fiction flash fiction: “Mixed and Matched”

Sat, Jul 13, 2019
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A teaser for the story inside, plus some more info on this project and a plea for your financial support for it (and for all my work).

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new science-fiction flash fiction (FREEBIE!): “The Day of Broken Glass”

Thu, Jul 04, 2019
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These stories are usually for Patreon patrons only, but this one’s free!

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introducing arthouse streaming service OVID, an essential source for serious cinema lovers

Wed, Jul 03, 2019
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I am getting wonderfully lost in exploring this curated selection of documentaries, indies, and international films, many of which are unavailable to stream elsewhere.

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