"Brooklyn" is a film of profound, simple beauty about a young woman who immigrates from Ireland in the 1950's and finds herself sad and scared to leave, but open minded about her new life in America. Saoirse Ronan is Oscar-caliber, playing the wide-eyed, soft-spoken lass who meets an Italian boy named Tony. Tony is well played … Continue reading Beautiful “Brooklyn”
“Spotlight” Gets It Right
"Spotlight" is a brilliant, well-acted, ensemble film about real-life world- class journalists. In this case, the investigative unit of The Boston Globe as they break the clerical sex abuse and cover up scandal involving the Archdiocese of Boston. Michael Keaton is just right as the leader of the 2002 "Spotlight" team that includes Mark Ruffalo … Continue reading “Spotlight” Gets It Right
Cogill’s Host “Wine and Film” with Edgemere
I love the audiences at Edgemere in Dallas. They are smart, insightful, kind, and generous. They also love the idea of drinking a wonderful glass of wine while talking about movies. They light up at the thought of watching Robert Redford hitting a bigger than life home run in, "The Natural," while sipping on a … Continue reading Cogill’s Host “Wine and Film” with Edgemere
Cogill Wine & Film 