Film Review for Northern Express, Published June 25, 2022 The risk in separating “Buzz” and “Woody” for the first-time in their delightful big screen adventures (launched in 1995 by the famed Toy Story series and meta referenced in this new franchise), would be that with one character standing on their…

True to tradition and history, the annual Academy Awards broadcast seems to be the most coveted, scrutinized and cursed assignment available in live-events. I can’t imagine the pressure, and I never will. …

Originally published Oct 23, 2018 for MyNorthMedia.com. …

My pithy salute on the announcement of her final summer leading Sundance Institute after a decade long run at the helm of an organization I care about so dearly. …

(no one’s asking for it, but it felt good to imagine a new future) My fellow Americans, I stand before you here on the steps of the nation’s capital in a ceremony that dates back to the founding of this nation — it is the full display of our values…

It’s on. Finally. And anyone on the “left” who cares deeply about the outcome only cares about one, single, thing — stopping the chaotic and corrupt presidency of a man who should never have been elected in the first place. Like you, I too am “in it to win it”…

MY PITHY SALUTE ON THE EVE OF HIS SUNDANCE FINALE He’s one of the last, true people-persons in the business. Whether you’re an intern, or a young filmmaker making your debut, or Ryan Gosling — he’ll treat you with kindness, honesty, and always root for your success. …

I was born after the age of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and yet his life and leadership still have an impact on me. …

… the first international day dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations didn’t start until 2012. By that point, David had already been working on his project to create an outdoor experience celebrating Art, Nature and History for 17 years — devoting all his time and energies for free with only the…