In 2016 the homeless population of Los Angeles grew to 58,000 people. Disco’d is Matthew Siretta’s look at a handful of those people. Siretta gives us a very personal look at some of those who live in homeless encampments. The title comes from a slang term that means confused, disconcert, or discombobulate. An early scene… [Read More]
Let It Fall – Anatomy of a Riot
Of course, this is not just a history lesson of a turbulent time. The film never mentions more recent issues that have led to Black Lives Matter, but one cannot watch this film and not see today’s world.
La La Land – Hollywood Plays Itself
Hollywood has played itself in films frequently. It is the land of glamor and dreams. But it can be very hard on those who dream of making it.
