Actor and comedian Randall Park (“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”) makes his cinematic directorial debut with a film reminiscent of early Woody Allen films. “Shortcomings,” which debuted at Sundance, stars Justin H. Min (“After Yang”) as a complicated man-child drafting his own specific set of problems. More sarcastic than laugh-out-loud funny, the film is adapted […]
“Theater Camp” is a heartwarming, sometimes funny, other times just cute mockumentary. Directors Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman take us on a joyous journey into the whimsical world of AdirondACTS, a spirited theater camp in upstate New York. When the esteemed founder, Joan (played by the indomitable Amy Sedaris), unexpectedly falls into a coma, the
In the rollicking new comedy “Joy Ride,” director Adele Lim takes audiences on a riotous journey of self-discovery and friendship that is as funny as it is heartfelt. With a talented ensemble cast led by Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu, this film proves to be an unapologetically explicit romp that leaves
Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic creation, “Asteroid City,” takes audiences on a whimsical and visually captivating journey unlike anything seen before. Known for his distinctive style and unique storytelling, Anderson once again delivers a movie filled with his trademark quirkiness, impeccable attention to detail, and a delightful ensemble cast. Set in a fictional 1950s town in
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” the third installment of the Marvel sub-franchise, is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of having the right person at the helm. Writer-director James Gunn has demonstrated a remarkable talent for seamlessly navigating between different realms and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between grandeur, sarcasm, and
It’s rare to get 40 minutes into a film and realize you are watching the worst movie of the year with zero chance at redemption in the remaining hour. Equally appalling is how the multidimensional talent of Toni Collette (“Hereditary,” “The Sixth Sense”) and risk-taking director Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight,” “Miss Bala“) could produce something at
You don’t buy a ticket for a movie called “Cocaine Bear” without expecting unrestrained chaos. However, the elements you don’t expect make this wild ride more fun. It’s directed by actress/director Elizabeth Banks (“Charlie’s Angels,” “The Hunger Games”) and fueled by her twisted sense of dark humor. It’s also loosely based on actual events. By
Her eyes say everything. When Evelyn (Julianne Moore), a social worker, looks into her patients’ eyes, she radiates a kind superiority that makes her feel good about the difference she tries to make. Rarely looking beyond what she first sees, Evelyn maintains a distance as she observes, reminding us that she will always be the
Two Time Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s latest film is a bit of inside baseball for cinephiles. Meaning it’s not a film you can plop anyone in front of and enjoy. Iñárritu follows the auteur trend of creating a film that reflects his own life and uses fictionalized elements to make it more cinematic. While
CBC’s new streaming series, “Homeschooled,” is available on the CBC Gem platform. Created by homeschooling veterans Karen Knox and Gwenlyn Cumyn, the series takes a whimsical approach to a vision of modern schooling in Canada, both at home and in the public school system. More to the point, those are the settings for examining female