‘The Death of Dick Long’ is inconsistent yet deeply empathetic
Simply put, “The Death of Dick Long” is a film about the confused death of the proud, dick-measuring masculinity of American tradition.
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Category Archives: Film & Television
‘Abominable’ tells you to eat your pork buns
“Abominable” is unapologetically DreamWorks. As usual, the humor is brazenly absurd, but oh so relatable, with the power to make old fans have stomachaches of laughter.
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‘Always in Season’ is horrific reminder of racial injustices still seen in America
In the politically charged climate Americans live in today, with bigotry and white supremacy reminiscent of the past making alarming comebacks, Olive’s documentary is a stark underscoring of the horrors Black Americans still face beyond what the media shows us.
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‘Downton Abbey’ satisfies old fans, creating new ones alike
In all its solemnity, “Downton Abbey” is also keen on a cheeky lightheartedness that complements and defines the bonds between its characters.
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Roomcap: ‘Animal for Sale’ episode sees outlandishly wild side of ‘Room 104’
This week’s episode, directed by Patrick Brice, is a light-hearted bizarrity that emphasizes the personal connections forged within the room rather than the horrors that often unfold there.
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Brad Pitt voyages to our solar system’s bluest planet in space weepie ‘Ad Astra’
Pitt’s lead performance is tremendously rigorous in its stiff, rehearsed motion and assured decision-making, but his eyes reveal a heart-shredding vulnerability underlying his actions.
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‘Fleabag,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win big at 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards
The surprising success of “Fleabag,” along with a historic win for Billy Porter, made this year’s Emmys ceremony a pleasantly entertaining affair.
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A film for everyone: Director Justin Chon and actress Tiffany Chu talk ‘Ms. Purple’
The film digs deep into the theme of the family, revealing the volatile nature of siblings. “I just think that dynamic of a brother and sister are so different from brother and brother or sister and sister. You know, I just haven’t seen it in film explored too much,” Chon said.
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‘The Goldfinch’: Come for Ansel Elgort, Finn Wolfhard; stay for a poignant tale of friendship, loss
Stuck between Oscar bait and pre-existing intellectual property turned into a box office hit, “The Goldfinch” is in an odd position of trying to satisfy both genres.
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Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu are real wolves of Wall Street in ‘Hustlers’
At the core of the story is the intense friendship that develops between Destiny and Ramona — two women with no one but each other to rely on.
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