The 2020s have been prime for Asian-made films and shows that explore the Asian-American experience in unique and captivating ways. Sean Wang’s Myspace-era dramedy feature “Dìdi” and Disney’s modern adaptation of “American Born Chinese” underlined the relatable identity struggles many underrepresented groups feel in America to get their share of the spotlight. Showrunner/creator Charles Yu’s … Read more
Hallie Meyers-Shyer directs a sweet comedy about family featuring Mila Kunis and Carmen Ejogo. Plot: After his younger second wife leaves him and enters a 90-day rehab program, Los Angeles art dealer Andy Goodrich seeks out his adult pregnant daughter Grace for help with raising his nine-year-old twins. Review: I love Michael Keaton movies. In the 1980s … Read more
While “Sugar” begins in the same vein as many of its predecessors, it quickly becomes apparent that what we’re watching is something special. Detective stories are older than television itself, and with series like “True Detective” and “Perry Mason” what this genre needs to survive is something wholly unique, whether that be character arcs or … Read more
The latest biographical film, Main Atal Hoon, starring the versatile actor Pankaj Tripathi, has hit the theaters, generating considerable buzz. Main Atal Hoon is directed by the acclaimed Ravi Jadhav. This film is not just a movie but a journey through the life of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister of India. He is … Read more