This stunning drama from the Middle East called “The Insult,” could have been titled ‘A Simple Apology,’ with the conflict,…
Paula Farmer
Paula has worked as a features writer and film/book reviewer for various outlets such as Drum TV and WBAI Radio in New York, and Culture Vulture, and Marin Arts websites. She currently lives in the SF Bay Area as a book industry professional, curating special DEI programming for author events. Catch her interview series on Instagram @paulawritesreviews.
Italian director Luca Guadagnino who has quickly and deservedly achieved much acclaim and auteur status after just a few films,…
Since the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA) reopened its doors a year and a half ago, showcasing a…
Jane Goodall has long been admired for her tireless work on behalf of animal conservation in general, and specifically for…
This is the most important movie you’ll see this year. It may also be one of the best you’ll see,…
Despite the devastating fires taking place just north of Marin County, where the Mill Valley Film Festival takes place, this…
When the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) gets underway this year on October 5th, it will mark a bit of…
“Lucky Boy,” by Berkeley-based writer Shanthi Sekaran, is two stories in one. Either of which, rich in prose and character…
In “Exceptional America” writer Mugambi Jouet portrays America in a provocative manner during a pivotal time in our political landscape….
Although it is commendable that Zadie Smith’s latest novel, “Swing Time,” is ambitious and somewhat interesting, it seems to fall…
There has probably never been a more appropriate title for a book than “Just Mercy,” by Bryan Stevenson. This book…
“Exit West,” by Mohsin Hamid is a creative, complex, deeply felt saga that reads almost fable-like. Set in an unnamed…
2016 was an exceptional year for movies, as well as refreshingly diverse. The upcoming Oscar Awards show will thankfully be…
If you’re looking for a feel-good movie for the holiday season, La La Land is absolutely it. If you’re looking…