Ploumis Interviews Film Maker Danny Montenegro
Booksandmocha.com film division head Jessica Ploumis interviews film maker Danny Montenegro. Danny passed away in 2016, and we miss him dearly Read More
Category: Film
News and history from the world of film and video are eagerly followed by film buffs all over the world these days. From the grainy, voiceless and too-fast “moving pictures’ that amazed and delighted movie-going audiences of 125 years ago to the technology-driven artistry of Pixar Studios, the first century + of film making has brought us to the point where – often through a combination of CGI and “live” action – what we see onscreen is a thing of artistic splendor.
Booksandmocha is pleased to bring you news and history from/about the world of film as well as film reviews by Jessica Ploumis. From news about what’s on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and cable – as well as in your neighborhood movie theater – we are delighted to share our love of film with our readers. We plan to add more interviews with film and video makers as well as discussions of a more general nature, such as how technology – HiDef, big screens, 4k, etc. – is rapidly affecting all aspects of production – not to mention our aesthetics.
Ploumis Reviews Big Eyes
Ploumis reviews Big Eyes…Big Eyes is based on the true story of artist Margaret Keane (Amy Adams), whose work became famous in the 1950’s/60’s. Her paintings consisted of doll-like children, all with large dramatized eyes aka “The Big Eyes”. Read More
Ploumis Reviews “Into the Woods”
For those of you who didn’t know, Into the Woods was originally a Broadway play in 1987, and then later revived again in 2002. The fairytales depicted in the story are based heavily on the Grimm’s Fairytales. Due to the adult content of the stories Disney had to change things around, and leave certain moments “off screen” for their young viewers…Ploumis reviews “Into the Woods”
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Ploumis Reviews “Belle”
Ploumis reviews “Belle” (2013)…Movies are important. They not only entertain us, but also affect us at a deeper, cultural level. We live in a time that is rife with racial debates and injustices. Read More
Christmas Film Review by Jessica Ploumis
It’s that time of year again, the time when we are all trying so desperately to remain happy and joyful because Christmas is coming (you know, the best time of the year). In reality, what we are really feeling is stressed, rushed, irritated and maybe even angry. Who can blame us? Read More
Jessica Ploumis Reviews Frida (2002)
“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can” – Frida
Frida is the biography of a resilient Mexican artist, who channels her curiosities and suffering into her paintings. Read More
The Princess and the Frog Film Review
Jessica Ploumis reviews The Princess and the Frog (2009), by Ron Clements & John Musker…directed by Ron Clements & John Musker; written by Ron Clements & John Musker Read More
Jessica Ploumis Reviews Birdman
Jessica Ploumis Reviews Birdman (2014), by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu for booksandmocha.com…written and directed by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Read More
Film Reviews by Jessica Ploumis
Film reviews by Jessica Ploumis…Booksandmocha.com would like to welcome Ms.Jessica Ploumis as a film reviewer. Her lively and insightful column, film reviews by Jessica Ploumis, will be a regular feature in/of our film category.
Film Quotations
Here are some well known film quotations, ranging chronologically from the nineteen thirties to the present day. Read More
