‘The Persian Version’ Tackles the Mother-Daughter Relationship Trope with Comedy and Compassion
Simultaneously maintaining a universality while offering specific unique nuggets of truth.
Simultaneously maintaining a universality while offering specific unique nuggets of truth.
Anchored by the warm, sweet, and naturalistic performances of its star-crossed leads, 'Dear Jassi' is a tender romance at its core.
A strangely fitting companion piece to Michael Mann’s 'Ferrari,' featuring victories that feel like defeats.
A few too many ideas floating around, but 'Shortcomings' eventually finds its footing.
Dares to become the movie we didn’t know we were waiting for.
In conversation with director H.P. Mendoza about his film 'The Secret Art of Human Flight.'
Striking in its exploration of a business that has become almost synonymous with the Korean-American immigrant identity.
An eclectic mix of tones and styles in that brings to mind 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' everything-but-the-kitchen-sink style of storytelling.
Phillipa Soo does solid work in untangling Emma’s internal conflict, but, opposite her leading men, often appears as if she’d rather not be there.
A vibrant portrait of the Hmong community and traditions, and the eloquent articulation of a deeper narrative.