Charlize Theron shines as an ‘Atomic Blonde’ in new action spy thriller Evie Sun August 9, 2017 0 Comments The past few years have given rise to quite a few strong, empowering and inspiring women onscreen in films such as “The Zookeeper’s Wife” and “Wonder Woman” and in television shows such as... Read More »
Film review: French comic movie “Valerian” is another Luc Besson winner Derian Lance July 28, 2017 0 Comments I must admit I didn’t exactly have high expectations for a film based on a 1960s French comic, but “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” smashed all my preconceptions. The film, the... Read More »
Film review: “The Midwife” is cliché but bien fait Emily Sun and Elicia Ye July 28, 2017 0 Comments The French title “Sage Femme” means, word for word, “wise woman,” as the movie “The Midwife,” dedicated to 49 year-old Yvonne André, brings to life the profession overlooked by newly... Read More »
Film review: Netflix’s smart but simplistic ‘Okja’ Michelle Wong July 21, 2017 0 Comments It’s not everyday that you see a pig the size of a rhinoceros skidding through a convenience store, while a group of masked people protect it from darts with colorful umbrellas. But despite... Read More »
Pop thrills: Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver” is a smart, sexy musical for the age of Spotify Carlos Valladares June 28, 2017 0 Comments I’m digging the recent resurrection of the film musical for postmodern times. Whit Stillman’s “Damsels in Distress” (2012) ended with a ludicrous dance combo across Stanford-like fountains of... Read More »
Living while funny: an appreciation of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Olivia Popp June 4, 2017 0 Comments Comedy goddesses, television geniuses, masters of all things funny — no matter what you call them, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are undeniably, indubitably, and indisputably the best at what they do.... Read More »
Film review: ‘Wakefield’ could be more woke Amir Abou-Jaoude June 1, 2017 0 Comments This scenario is undoubtedly intriguing, but director Swicord does not make the most out of this material. Read More »
Film review: ‘Chuck’ wishes it were ‘Rocky’ Amir Abou-Jaoude May 23, 2017 0 Comments Rocky Balboa is unquestionably one of the most iconic characters in the American cinema. He is the quintessential underdog — a boxer from the wrong side of Philadelphia who carries out a legendary... Read More »
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