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A Better Life

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  When you are an undocumented immigrant just trying to survive daily life in the US can be very tough. Carlos, a middle-aged Mexican, and single parent gets by working as a gardener tending the lawns of wealthy Los Angeles homeowners.  He lives hand to mouth in a tiny rundown house, barely making ends meet, with Luis his teenage … Continue reading




PAUL GOODMAN CHANGED MY LIFE

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I can hardly claim the authorship of this title because I must confess that before I sat down to watch this documentary, I have never even heard of Paul Goodman.  Ooops!  But I know now that he was man of many gifts; he was a critic, sociologist, philosopher, poet, novelist, playwright, essayist, practicing psychiatrist, an … Continue reading




Bellflower

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  I guess this new hip, slightly grubby, apocalyptic indie movie could be classified as ‘mumblecore* plus’ i.e. it’s a tad more professional (despite the minuscule budget) and more accessible than others in that genre.   It’s about two young men barely grown up who are best friends, good looking, immensely personable, very funny and quick-witted, and who are … Continue reading



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