Throughout most of Hollywood history, it has been usually taken for granted that transgender characters would be played by cisgender performers. Even in the most well-intentioned cases, these films can result in stereotypical and surface-level depictions of transgender people. In…
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‘Pachinko’ review: An ambitious and stunning adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s sweeping epic
Based on the immensely popular and award-winning novel of the same name by author Min Jin Lee, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko is a glorious and enriching adaptation. From each technical intricacy to the stunning performances, including newcomer Min-ha Kim…
‘The Mission’ review: A human, but not holy documentary about Mormon evangelism
From a documentarian perspective, The Mission is faced with an intriguing challenge. How can one explore the inner lives of young latter-day saint missionaries, who are prone to being chaste and devout due to their religious beliefs, whenever they venture…
‘Archive 81’ review: This Netflix series is a nightmarish dream come true
Archive 81’s release came up mostly under the radar, which surprisingly plays to the series well. The show explores the pursuit of truth for its thematic through-line and its horror and suspense roots highlight the obstacles in the plights of…
If you’re not watching ‘Yellowjackets,’ you’re missing out
Being stranded on an island is a terrifying experience in and of itself. But what if it’s a perilous, unforgiving wilderness? Yellowjackets, a series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, was one of the biggest surprises of 2021. The Showtime television…
26 Actors Dominating This Year in Movies – Part 1 (Revised)
Every year, men and women must earn their keep. If you are a lawyer, you practice law. If you are a psychiatrist, you specialize in psychiatry. If you are an actor, you act. The biggest names in Hollywood even have…