In an interview with /Film, Lulu Wang, The Farewell’s writer and director, reinforced the distinction between being Chinese and Chinese American. “Whe…
Crawl Movie Review: Toothless alligator thriller bites
Sam Raimi has a knack for finding garbage. The writer/director has spent nearly 40 years discovering material that others deem trashy, waving his…
Stuber Movie Review: This is one ride you won’t want to share
As hard as it may be to believe, there was once a time when getting into a complete stranger’s car was something most parents warned their kids about.…
New York Asian Film Festival 2019: A Main Slate Retrospective
With the coming of mid-July comes the ending of the New York Asian Film Festival. Now in its 18th year, this annual collection of films remains one of…
Sword of Trust Movie Review: A simple story is bolstered by great performances
Every family has stories and relics that are passed down for generations to come. Most of the time these are lucky items, stories of the time a celebr…
Ray & Liz Movie Review: A punishing exploration of trauma
Arthouse photographer Richard Billingham continues to find new ways to frame a searing glimpse into his impoverished upbringing. What began as a book …
The Lion King Movie Review: Disney laughs in the face of remake fatigue
In many ways, Disney has long applied the “circle of life” philosophy to its classic animated movies, now routinely reborn and recycled in…