It could be said (it has been said, I'm sure) that Sundance Film Festival likes to play favorites. It's a bit of a clique, and you're not in until you're in. Like the cool kids' table at lunch or the VIP section at the club, you gotta know someone or be in the right place at the right time.But I ...
Archives for August 2017
Review(s): Columbus and Menashe
Two quiet independent films slip into theaters soon, and each is worthy of your attention. Both premiered in Chicago earlier this year at the Chicago Critic's Film Festival, a week-long affair that's proving to be a local film staple previewing the year's best fare. It was there I saw ...
The Friendliest Island in the Atlantic
When I made the decision to go into business for myself, my mom was not only my biggest cheerleader but also my first client. Her own small business, STEPS for Kids, Inc, was in need of some direction on marketing and business development. So one day in March, we met for lunch at Panera to dig into ...
Review: STEP
Founded in 2008, the Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is a charter school with a goal of seeing all its graduates succeed in college. Its educators and administrators set high standards and expect greatness from the girls in their charge. Academics are paramount, and failure is not an ...