Edited by Joss Taylor Olson
The 88th Academy Awards: Triumphs, Shocks, and a Firm Stand for Opportunity
"Many studios won’t hire lower profile actors, actresses, directors, and film crews from ethnic minorities and mixed races because it’s perceived they will not bring in the box office revenue. That’s the fundamental issue here." [...]
The Assassin
"If you expect 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' then 'The Assassin' will disappoint you, but if you relinquish yourself to Hao’s realistic stillness and visual beauty, it is one of the most captivating films of the year." [...]
Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom
"'Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom' does an adequate job of telling the story of a people’s revolution from the people’s point of view, but as a documentary it could have done more to relate the events and their importance to an outsider." [...]
Tae Guk Gi (The Brotherhood of War)
"'Tae Guk Gi' is that rare kind of movie that depicts unspeakable horror while following an emotional family drama." [...]
The Hateful Eight
"'The Hateful Eight' uses Tarantino’s skill-box to tell a great story. His trademark bloodshed and deep talking work really well in this case, but if you’re not a fan of Tarantino or westerns there isn’t anything here for you." [...]
Short Stories – Daniel Grinberg
"There’s an always familiar pop sensibility across 'Short Stories', which is flooded with so much influence from popular music across the past sixty years that in some moments, it almost seems new again." [...]
Givers – New Kingdom
"Indie-pop band Givers returns with a new, yet questionable sound with their sophomore release, 'New Kingdom'." [...]