The Movie Man: Why ‘Sentimental Value’ Should Win Best Picture
With rich symbolism and subtle storytelling, the film mesmerizes. Brilliant performances secure it as Kevin Ganey’s favorite Best Picture contender.
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Talking Transportation: Connecticut’s Winter Warriors of Road and Rail
Behind every cleared highway and on-time train stands a network of plow drivers, engineers and crews battling the elements.
The Movie Man: ‘Hamnet’ Makes Its Case for Best Picture
The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.
Talking Transportation: Shore Line East Left Behind Again
Shore Line East is at risk of becoming a case study in how to discourage ridership. Is it any surprise that locals refer to the southeast part of our state as “Connecticut’s forgotten corner”?
The Movie Man: Best Picture Nominee ‘Bugonia’ is Bizarre, Biting, Brilliant … and a Long Shot
The collaboration between filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and actor Emma Stone "isn't for everyone," Ganey says.
The Movie Man: ‘One Battle After Another’ Delivers Relevance and Style
When released in October, the movie seemed like a relatively distant dystopia. But within the first month of 2026, it seemed uncomfortably relevant.
Talking Transportation: From Hartford to New York City by Night Boat
Two centuries ago, travelers from Hartford to New York relied on riverboats rather than highways or trains. It was a slow but scenic journey down the Connecticut River.
The Movie Man Rolls Out Oscars Coverage With ‘Train Dreams’ Review
Movie Man Kevin Ganey reflects on "Train Dreams," a Netflix film about American expansion, wilderness, and one man’s search for meaning.
Talking Transportation: The DMV Is Judging You
Six characters may not seem dangerous, but in the wrong order your choice of vanity plates may pose a serious threat to public morality. Or so says the DMV.
Talking Transportation: Snow, Salt and Unplugged Promises
Columnist Jim Cameron, calling snowstorms a test of Connecticut’s transportation system, gives high marks for highway clearing while faulting local streets and rail platforms.
Talking Transportation: Connecticut’s Winter Warriors of Road and Rail
Behind every cleared highway and on-time train stands a network of plow drivers, engineers and crews battling the elements.
The Movie Man: ‘Hamnet’ Makes Its Case for Best Picture
The emotionally rich Hamnet, led by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, transforms grief into art through candlelit beauty, theatrical long-takes and Oscar-worthy performances.
Talking Transportation: Shore Line East Left Behind Again
Shore Line East is at risk of becoming a case study in how to discourage ridership. Is it any surprise that locals refer to the southeast part of our state as “Connecticut’s forgotten corner”?
The Movie Man: Best Picture Nominee ‘Bugonia’ is Bizarre, Biting, Brilliant … and a Long Shot
The collaboration between filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and actor Emma Stone "isn't for everyone," Ganey says.
The Movie Man: ‘One Battle After Another’ Delivers Relevance and Style
When released in October, the movie seemed like a relatively distant dystopia. But within the first month of 2026, it seemed uncomfortably relevant.
Talking Transportation: From Hartford to New York City by Night Boat
Two centuries ago, travelers from Hartford to New York relied on riverboats rather than highways or trains. It was a slow but scenic journey down the Connecticut River.
The Movie Man Rolls Out Oscars Coverage With ‘Train Dreams’ Review
Movie Man Kevin Ganey reflects on "Train Dreams," a Netflix film about American expansion, wilderness, and one man’s search for meaning.
Talking Transportation: The DMV Is Judging You
Six characters may not seem dangerous, but in the wrong order your choice of vanity plates may pose a serious threat to public morality. Or so says the DMV.
Talking Transportation: Snow, Salt and Unplugged Promises
Columnist Jim Cameron, calling snowstorms a test of Connecticut’s transportation system, gives high marks for highway clearing while faulting local streets and rail platforms.