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Robert St. Martin

Robert St. Martin
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Robert aka Jim is a native Angelo, with a wide range of interests. He holds several academic degrees from Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Los Angeles, and UCLA, in English & Comparative Literature, History, and Education. He has been a teacher and university professor for many years and am still active in the academic community. Being an avid movie goer, he writes on film, including foreign-language cinema, feature films, documentaries, independent and experimental film. Having lived so long in Los Angeles, he is quite interested in the history of this particular city and appreciates its ethnic and racial diversity, as well as its fascinating history of filmmaking and popular music. As a world traveler, he has wandered into many fascinating corners of the globe and writes about his experiences.

THE CONDOR DAUGHTER: A Young Quechua Village Woman Dealing with...

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Currently screening in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Royal Theatre in West Los Angeles and the Laemmle Theatre in Glendale is a The Condor...

BAD APPLES: Jonathan Etzer’s Satire About a Teacher With a Most...

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Opening at the Laemmle Royal Theatre iin West Los Angeles and the Laemelle NoHo Theatrei is Jonatan Etzer’s Bad Apples, which stars Saorise Ronan...

TRIAL OF HEIN: A German Fable of Homelessness, Exile and Return...

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A stark dramatic film from Germany Trial of Hein, written and directed by Kai Stänicke, is in the offerings of this year’s Cinema Diverse...

ON THE ROAD: Two Broken Men Find a Deeply Emotional...

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On the Road screens at Cinema Diverse on Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 PM in Theatre One at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. It...

MARISOL: An Absurdist, Apocalyptic Play by José Rivera about a Young...

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Marisol is an Obie Award-winning play by Puerto Rican playwright José Rivera that was first staged in the 1990s and seems as relevant today...

HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL: Coming September 25 to the Regal Cinemas...

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The 18th Annual Hola México Film Festival is happening in Los Angeles: September 25 – October 3, 2026. This is an opportunity to experience...

ANTIGONE: IN THE LANGUAGE OF KINGS – LATC’s Production of the...

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Sophocles’ tragic play Antigone is one of the best known and frequently performed ancient Greek plays. It has been exciting to find a new...

BARBARA FOREVER: An Insightful Documentary About Lesbian Experimental Filmmaker Barbara Hammer...

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Cinema Diverse Film Festival in Palm Springs, where is will screen on Friday, September 18, at 4:15 pm at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Barbara...

WINTER’S BENCH: A Meditative Play about Memory and Aging Starring Anne...

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Opening night of Winter’s Bench, Mike Kenny’s new play, at 24th Street Theatre, was a treat for those who love smaller theatrical productions. This...

THE ARSONISTS: A Provocative Absurdist Comedy by Max Frisch at...

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Thursday evening was the opening night of The Arsonists at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz. The Arsonists is a provocative production of Max Frisch’s classic...