“Movies are the most powerful empathy machine in all the arts.
The great movies enlarge us, they civilize us, they make us more decent people.”
Movies Have been a big part of my life ever since I can remember…
From family movie nights ask a kid, to learning hard truths about the world as an adult, movies are cathartic for me - usually in the form of a hearty laugh or an overdue cry.
Most people watch movies. not everyone creates a blog about it. So what’s the deal?
My thoughts in this space are my attempts at sharing my love of movies with you.
I watch a lot of them - indie films off the beaten path and big blockbusters in equal measure. Film is art but it’s also entertainment and I want to bridge the gap as often as I can between stuffy criticism and a good ol’ fashioned Friday night at the movies by sharing a wide range of recommendations.
Here's the cast of characters in my story: my heartthrob husband of over a decade and a big, fluffy, clumsy Goldendoodle named Max. We’ve meandered from coast to enjoying the film scenes wherever we land. I’m currently soaking up the views and caffeine in Seattle.
Why Cinemáquina?
When you land on this page the first thing you see is a quote from Roger Ebert - a big time film critic (one of the Two Thumbs Up guys).
The inspiration for the name “cinemáquina” comes from his idea of cinema as the ultimate empathy machine. Cine + Máquina (“machine”) = Cinemáquina