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Peter Crooks Flashback to ’69
What’s your favorite sequel? I must have seen James Cameron’s Aliens five or six times in the theater in 1986 and watched it on Blu-ray recently and was completely engrossed again. It brought a fresh new energy to the mythology that Ridley Scott’s team created in Alien (1979).
What movies have you enjoyed the most this year? The second features from Ari Aster (Midsommar) and Jordan Peele (Us) were fascinating, very scary and hugely entertaining. If I could live in the atmosphere of one movie, it would be Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time … in Hollywood. Those three films will be discussed for many years to come.
Where has your work appeared before? I’m the editor of San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics magazines and senior editor/senior writer of Diablo magazine in the East Bay. The rights to my true-crime book The Setup: A True Story of Dirty Cops, Soccer Moms, and Reality TV were recently optioned.
Kirsten Jones Neff Equal Play
Who’s your favorite female director? I am currently captivated by the work of a young film director named Chloé Zhao. Zhao was born in Beijing and brings a clear-eyed sensibility to stories set within American subcultures. The Rider, shot in the badlands of South Dakota and winner of the 2017 Art Cinema Award at Cannes, is an exquisite, heart-wrenching film.
What did you enjoy the most about this assignment? The Mind the Gap program is part of a powerful moment in history, a moment when courageous women are ensuring long-overdue change in the film industry and in society at large. I am grateful to be able to witness history and write about these change-makers.
Where has your work appeared before? My work has appeared in Edible Marin & Wine Country, Modern Farmer, Stanford Magazine, Ms. magazine, Grown and Flown, The Believer and numerous other print and digital publications.
Bernard Boo Meal Tickets
If you had to pick a food to go with a funny movie, what would it be? It’s hard to beat pizza and beer after watching a comedy with friends. Tamalpie Pizzeria in Mill Valley serves delicious artisan pizzas, offers a solid beer selection and has plenty of outdoor seating.
What do you enjoy most about the Mill Valley Film Festival? What I love most about MVFF is that it’s one of the most easygoing major film festivals in the country. From the staff to the festivalgoers, everyone is always friendly, respectful and passionate about great films.
Where has your work appeared before? You can find my work at PopMatters.com and DenOfGeek.com.
Lynda & Justin, Buyers and Sellers, Mill Valley
Eric and Kerry, Buyers, Mill Valley
Lisa Smith 415.328.9752 lisa.smith@compass.com DRE 01927676
