Cogill Reviews: “Hustlers”

Originally published in West Hawaii Today, September 20, 2019 "Hustlers" is more than just the ultimate feminist movie. It's a sobering, insightful look at the good, bad, and ugly of chasing the American dream and offers a screen load of ideas about the way capitalism works. It also features a nuanced, Oscar-level performance by Jennifer … Continue reading Cogill Reviews: “Hustlers”

Toasting “Chef’s Table” & Truffles on This Week’s “Cogill Wine & Film” Podcast

This week's “Cogill Wine and Film, A Perfect Pairing” podcast on reVolver Podcasts celebrates culinary perfection as displayed in the new season of "Chef's Table" on Netflix, paired perfectly with wines from Spain's Viñas del Vero Secastilla in the Somontano region, a winery I had a culinary adventure in Spain hunting truffles. More on both … Continue reading Toasting “Chef’s Table” & Truffles on This Week’s “Cogill Wine & Film” Podcast

Cogill Reviews: “Jesus Christ Superstar” Finally, They Got It Right

Let me be clear.....My career as a critic and producer has been deeply entrenched in film but my love for stage musicals runs deep. All musicals, all genres, when performed “live” on a high level are as good as any film I have seen in a darkened theater. Sadly, the musicals performed “live” on television … Continue reading Cogill Reviews: “Jesus Christ Superstar” Finally, They Got It Right