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A Life Well-Lived: Joan Ellis Writes Her Memoir

When former Two River Times film critic Joan Ellis enrolled in a memoir writing class at Project Write Now (PWN) in Red Bank a few years ago, she took a step that would ultimately lead to some life-altering, multigenerational friendships and a published book.

Movies in Changing Times

Writing about movies today feels odd when the world is shut down by...

Submissions for FilmOneFest Open Now Through May 15

The 10th annual FilmOneFest, which showcases super short films (all under two minutes) in the seaside setting of Atlantic Highlands has begun the process...

Movie Review: ‘The Hateful Eight’ (Rated R)

Quentin Tarantino did one thing right in his latest movie; he nailed the title:  “The Hateful Eight.” And you will be stuck with all of...

Film Review: Brooklyn

By Joan Ellis See “Brooklyn” when you’re feeling peaceful. This flawless, quiet movie breaks all the usual rules and washes gently over any audience. Don’t...

Film Review: Suffragette

‘Suffragette’  Rated PG-13 By Joan Ellis It’s dark, intense, and horrifying. That’s Suffragette, and if you think you’ll be watching a piece of history involving women marching peacefully...

Film Review: 'Truth'

By Joan Ellis Truth. Rated R It would be easy to describe “Truth” as the story of the high profile downfall of newsman Dan Rather.  As a young...

Film Review: Freeheld

By Joan Ellis Freeheld has been made with great care by people with a deep sense of mission for the cause of gay marriage. The movie...

Film Review: Coming Home

In 'Coming Home' Director Zhang Yimou has succeeded where so many others fail. He has directed superb actors in a love story that washes...

‘Pawn Sacrifice’ – Rated PG-13

By Joan Ellis Where were you when chess prodigy Bobby Fischer was becoming a legend? If you were around in the ‘50s, you began to...
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