Life and intrigue in an ancient Chinese court.
Movie Review: Akash Sherman’s “Clara” Reaches For The Stars
An obsessive astronomer and a curious artist form an unlikely bond which leads them to a profound, scientific discovery.
Movie Review: Olivier Assayas’ Compelling “Non-Fiction” Surveys The Digitalization Of Our Deceitful Society
Set in the Parisian publishing world, an editor and an author find themselves in over their heads, as they cope with a middle-age crisis, the changing industry, and their wives.
Movie Review: “Avengers: Endgame” Is So Inflated It Almost Explodes
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe.
Movie Review: You Won’t Fall In Love With “Stockholm,” Though It May Make You Feel Like A Captive
Based on the absurd but true 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm that was documented in the New Yorker as the origins of the ‘Stockholm Syndrome.’
Movie Review: Madeline Olnek’s “Wild Nights With Emily” Won’t Get Your Dick(inson) Wet
A dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson’s life, in particular, her relationship with another woman.
Movie Review: Woo-Ping Yuen’s “Master Z: Ip Man Legacy” Marks Another Lackluster Addition To The Kung Fu Genre
While keeping a low profile after his defeat from Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi gets into trouble after getting in a fight with a powerful foreigner.
Movie Review: Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” Nosedives Into Hollywood Gloss
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Movie Review: Kim Nguyen’s Thrilling “The Hummingbird Project” Examines Our Tech-Driven Society
A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.