Review: ‘Monsters of the American Cinema’ confronts grief
The first thing you notice about the set for “Monsters of the American Cinema,” a recent play by Christian St. Croix that’s having its Los…
‘Don’t Tell Mom’ review: Smart remake has heart, vital signs
The hazards of remaking a beloved film are well known. While the 1991 comedy “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” starring Christina Applegate, didn’t exactly…
‘The Sympathizer’ review: A moving story about friendship
What is more psychically exhausting, in fiction and I suppose in life, than the story of the double agent, the mole, the traitor embedded among…
‘Blackout’ review: Fessenden’s werewolf film is smart horror
Hard-drinking artist and itinerant contractor Charley (Alex Hurt) hasn’t been much of a morning person of late. Recalling the previous night’s events is a problem…
‘The Old Oak’ review: Director Ken Loach’s sturdy compassion
When it comes to the fiercely political British director Ken Loach’s latest film, “The Old Oak,” a bit of classic Hollywood promotional language comes to…
‘The People’s Joker’ review: An iconic villain, reimagined
The first lines that greet viewers of Vera Drew’s gonzo new film, “The People’s Joker,” are a necessary disclaimer meant to assure audiences (and whatever…
The Cass Review into medical care provided to children with gender dysphoria has been released. Here’s what it found
In short: The Cass Review was released this week, looking at the National Health Service in England and calling for sweeping changes to how treatment is…
How LGBTQIA+ charities are responding to the Cass review
On 10 April, the findings of the Cass Review were published in a 388 page document, and quickly gave rise to concerns from trans advocacy…
‘Franklin’ review: Michael Douglas as a flirtatious founding father
Michael Douglas, star of “Romancing the Stone,” “Fatal Attraction,” “The American President” and so much more, is not the actor one would think of as…
‘No good evidence’ for gender care for youth, landmark UK review finds | LGBTQ News
Study commissioned by UK’s health service says hormones should only be prescribed to teens with ‘extreme caution’. The evidence behind medical intervention for youth questioning…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…
‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’ review: Toby Jones leads a resistance
This Sunday the PBS British-import series “Masterpiece” brings to American audiences the four-part “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,” which caused a sensation when it…
‘The First Omen’ review: A prequel that plays to the faithful
“The First Omen,” as it happens, is neither the first “Omen” (1976’s half-loved horror hit) nor the first “Omen” reboot (a misbegotten 2006 attempt). It’s…
‘Coup de Chance’ review: Woody Allen’s mild French thriller
Incredibly, Woody Allen has made another movie. The lush-looking moral thriller “Coup de Chance,” about infidelity and murder in the City of Light, is his…
‘The Beast’ review: Lovers can’t connect and AI is to blame
Whether it’s Charlie Chaplin literally trapped in the gears of industrialization in “Modern Times” or James Cameron crafting a gripping vision of robots enslaving us…
Review: Katerina McCrimmon makes ‘Funny Girl’s’ Fanny Brice her own
There’s a new Fanny Brice in town, and the question on everyone’s mind is can she live up to the role immortalized by Barbra Streisand?…
Eufy Robovac X8 review: A pet-perfect robotic vacuum cleaner
Eufy by Anker is a brand that's best known for its home security. But did you know they also make robot vacuum cleaners? Read my…
‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ review: Neeson in action
At this point, it’s hack to refer to Liam Neeson’s “very particular set of skills,” but there’s no denying that the actor has made his…
‘The Shadowless Tower’ review: Connection stymied by regrets
Chinese director Zhang Lu’s contemporary drama “The Shadowless Tower” is a gently enigmatic character piece that resists telling you too much about its characters. Zhang’s…
‘Wicked Little Letters’ review: A comedy a century too late
Women everywhere have many reasons to curse a blue streak. Countless reasons. They don’t need excuses, because sometimes cursing is fun. But if you need…