Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on October 30, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Gerald! Another year wiser and still critiquing life better than anyone else. Your sharp wit has aged like fine wine—though your Boston Phoenix columns remain timeless classics that even today's critics envy.

From film festivals to insightful reviews, you've always had the perfect blend of humor and intellect. May this birthday bring you as much joy as a perfectly written screenplay—and fewer plot twists than an indie flick!

Here's hoping your next chapter is filled with laughter, great cinema moments, and plenty more opportunities for witty commentary. Cheers to another fantastic spin around life's reel!