‘Emilia Pérez’ review: Musical heightened by danger, boldness
A lawyer, a kingpin, and his wife walk into a musical, and “Emilia Pérez” is born, Frenchman Jacques Audiard’s full-bodied, colorful epic about transformation, redemption…
‘A Real Pain’ review: Bickering cousins examine resentments
As the saying goes, you can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your family. But what happens when a family member is also a…
‘Here’ review: Fixed camera on one family yields zero depth
Lately, filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has been a somewhat confounding figure. The director of such beloved movies as the “Back to the Future” series, “Forrest Gump,”…
‘La Cocina’ review: Restaurant drama is one of the year’s freshest
Opening with a quotation from Henry David Thoreau’s 1863 essay “Life Without Principle” including the lines “Let us consider the way in which we spend…
Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up? A review of Alarmo
No one has ever applauded me for getting out of bed before. But for the last week and a half a tiny, cheery red machine…
Soft Power and Great Power Competition: Shifting the Sand in the Balance of Power Between the US and China -Book Review
The twenty-first century is witnessing a change in global power structure marked by peaceful rise of China, resurgence of Russia and America’s intent to retain…
‘Union’ review: A complex, essential labor documentary
It’s a strange, seesawing time for labor rights and union power. On the one hand, workers’ concerns are hitting new highs across many sectors, while…
‘Zurawski v Texas’ review: Undeniable healthcare documentary
It’s a single-issue presidential election for a galvanized percentage of Americans who see the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade for the dire healthcare…
US Grand Prix: McLaren request to review Lando Norris penalty rejected by FIA
McLaren argued in the hearing that Norris was in fact the defending driver because he had already overtaken Verstappen on the straight before the two…
Get under its shell and you'll be charmed by 'Memoir of a Snail' and its unique loner
Voiced by Australian stars Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Jacki Weaver, this decidedly grown-up piece of animation makes a sophisticated case for the medium. Source…
‘Before’ review: Billy Crystal can handle a psychological thriller
Puckish American comic Billy Crystal strikes out in a new direction as the star of the limited series “Before,” premiering Friday on Apple TV+. Let…
‘Conclave’ review: Electing a new pope gets a touch unholy
Soon, voters will have a choice: Do you go for the candidate you believe in? Or do you opt to keep a right-wing strongman out…
Jim Harbaugh not at a loss on Chargers-Cardinals film review
The Chargers have not scored a second-half touchdown since Week 1. They rushed for 59 yards in 22 carries against an Arizona defense that was…
‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’ review: A funny, oddball new series
“The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” premiering Thursday on Prime Video, is a funny, splendid, oddball new series from Vijal Patel, whose own family experience it reflects…
‘Smile 2’ review: Superior sequel ups horror stakes, volume
Say cheese! This October, there’s something to beam about, which is a horror sequel that eclipses its predecessor. That’s right, “Smile 2,” the follow-up to…
‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ review: Artist, father reunite, uneasily
As an anguished artist and family man pushed to confront unresolved pain, the great André Holland moves through “Exhibiting Forgiveness” like someone who doesn’t just…
Review: Quirky Tony winner ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ steals hearts
The great Victoria Clark won a Tony Award for her performance in “Kimberly Akimbo,” and the question was always who could fill her shoes when…
‘Rumours’ review: Diplomacy goes primal in padded G-7 satire
If you’re curious what really happens when world leaders assemble to reach consensus about global problems, go read a book about it. But if, given…
The Apprentice film review: This tale is a masterclass in storytelling, with leads giving career defining performances
THE APPRENTICE(15), 122mins ★★★★★3Sebastian Stan plays Donald Trump excellently in The ApprenticeCredit: PAHE is one of the most divisive characters in the world, but how…
Rivals review: Disney's raunchiest-ever series is ludicrously fun – but here’s one thing that must be fixed before season 2
Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals lands on Disney Plus tomorrow and audiences are in for a brilliantly camp thrill ride that puts shameless debauchery and promiscuity…