★★★ Asian representation in animated film gets a major push in Paramount+ title, The Tiger’s Apprentice. The first thing that caught my eye here was the obviously excellent voice cast, including Brandon Soo Hoo (Incredible Crew, Tropic Thunder), Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favor), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve), and Michelle Yeoh … Continue reading Film Review: The Tiger’s Apprentice
Tribeca 2023: Downtown Owl
★★★★ The quirky dramedy is a film festival staple at this point, so what exists to set married directing duo Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater’s Downtown Owl apart from the crowd? For one, this quick-speaking, stylish film has a tone akin to Diablo Cody meets Wes Anderson, with just a dash of Twin Peaks. Scripting … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: Downtown Owl
Film Review: Assassin Club
★ Try to envision the most generic Hitman-style action film, and begin to approach the middling horror concept of Assassin Club. Without rhyme or reason as to why an incredibly talented cast became stranded in a movie as hollow as a chocolate Easter bunny, one has to question what drew them to the project in … Continue reading Film Review: Assassin Club
Film Review: Persuasion
★★★★ Depending on one’s familiarity with Jane Austen and romance films, Persuasion may surely be one of the better adaptations to emerge in recent years. 2022’s iteration of this oft-told tale will either be the most predictable film one has ever witnessed, or one can bask in the comfort of its familiarity and classic charm. … Continue reading Film Review: Persuasion