Go go Jojo Rabbit
Jojo Rabbit is a movie that will confuse some, annoy more, and anger most. It’s an “anti-hate” satire that’s been accused by some of heinous bowdlerization; of being a “Heartwarming Holocaust feel-good flick” that ignores, or paves over, the atrocities…
Parasite infects American cinema with its brilliance
Man, the new movie by the guy who directed Snowpiercer is really picking up steam! …get it? Picking up steam? Because it’s from the same director who did Snowpiercer? The movie about the train that never stops? Get it? Ah,…
Harriet Tubman gets an origin story worthy of a superhero, but not a real person
Though the pendulum has been swinging for some time now, historical biopics about black women are rare. It must be said, though, that this one’s been coming for a while now. The story of Harriet Tubman – probably the most…
Doctor Sleep damn near put me to sleep
It’s almost hard to believe that The Shining was only Stephen King’s third book. He wrote it in the throes of alcoholism, in part as a way to purge his darkest demons. A horror story about an alcoholic writer who…
In spite of its title, Tel Aviv on Fire is as un-incendiary as they come
Considering how potentially incendiary the title of Tel Aviv on Fire is, I was surprised at how slight, well-intentioned, and wholesomely funny this movie turned out to be. The film’s plot directly grapples with heavy topics – the Israel/Palestine conflict…
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino’s Late-career Masterpiece
How do you solve a problem like Tarantino? Quentin Tarantino burst onto the scene almost thirty years ago with Reservoir Dogs, a crime movie so influential – so fucking good – that it single-handedly revolutionized the way indie films were…
A Review of Game of Thrones Season Eight, Episode One: “Winterfell”
Image source: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ozkHwFG91AI/maxresdefault.jpg ****This article is long and full of spoilers. Proceed with caution**** After a two-year long fevered wait, audiences on April 14th were treated a somewhat underwhelming but no less entertaining return to the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros of…
Avengers: Endgame Review
Avengers: Endgame is a wild, ungainly, imperfect mess of a movie. It’s a film that, in all likelihood, will be picked apart in the days and weeks to come. It’s way too long, for one thing, and there are certain…
Dying to Revive, Journey Just Starts. 走过涅槃重生，人生才始启程。
English Version: On the night of April 3, 2019, with endless applause and cheers, I closed my first solo recital ever in my life with great success. “Dying to Revive.” It was an unforgettable night. This is a recital about…
Captain Marvel Review
I’m still in awe of what Marvel has managed to do over the last decade. When I was little, I used to ask my parents what it was like watching Star Wars for the first time, living through that historic…
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