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Wei Shujun’s “Only the River Flows”: A Hypnotic Chinese Noir | Review
From China, a misty and autumnal film that declares its noir roots from the very first images, hypnotizing the viewer with a web of visual suggestions.
From China, a misty and autumnal film that declares its noir roots from the very first images, hypnotizing the viewer with a web of visual suggestions.
A young nun, played by Sydney Sweeney, becomes pregnant despite being a virgin. This religious horror film follows genre conventions but sows unease.
A screwball comedy set within the true (or presumed) story of the moon landing: a partially successful endeavor, with more than a few doubts about the chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.
The hurricane isn’t just a special effect; the catastrophe impacts people. Lee Isaac Chung talks about climate change without naming it, denounces the exploitation of tragedy, and highlights the need for a supportive network.
After it’s discovered that a teacher at South Park Elementary has an OnlyFans page, Randy is compelled to take a closer look at the seedy underbelly of the world of on-line influencers.
In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies, out of the love for the game, were determined to learn how to play, so they created their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert.
A father, immersed in a difficult divorce process, embarks on a dangerous mission when his children disappear from their isolated country house.
Follows Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, daughter of Cinderella, as they team up to save Auradon by traveling back in time using the White Rabbit’s pocket watch, to stop an event that would cause grave consequences.
Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west.
Trapped in a pocket universe, surviving Earths face annihilation by the Anti-Monitor. Time shatters, bringing past heroes to aid Justice League against the epitome of evil. Their sacrifice may lead to victory.
A lay preacher arrives at a British settlement in 1830s. His violent past is soon drawn into question and his faith put to the test, as he finds himself caught in the middle of a bloody war between Maori tribes.
The fate of ancient China rests on the shoulders of one young girl, who must find the last remaining dragon egg and fulfill her destiny.
A troubled actor begins to exhibit a disruptive behavior while shooting a horror film. His estranged daughter wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play.
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Get Out successfully uses horror to expose dominant white narratives and societal decay. Peele’s sharp and straightforward style effectively highlights the complexities of racial dynamics and rebellion.
Fuga in Normandia moves viewers with real D-Day survivors and a tear-jerking finale. Jackson and Caine’s performances bring heartfelt authenticity.
A film of extreme seriousness, distress, and apocalypse where the ecological parable gives way to existing horror with no escape. Unappealing to climate change deniers, Acid by Just Philippot constructs a gripping tension that leaves no room for respite.
Just Philippot’s film on acid rain devastating France is a nightmare of our time: it knows well that today’s climate is the real horror movie.
Rex, a Florida party girl, turns out to be the only hope for the NASA space program after a fluke puts her in training with other candidates who may have better resumés, but don’t have her smarts, heart, and moxie.
Miss Violence starts with potential but devolves into gratuitous shock value, lacking the subtlety and depth needed for its disturbing themes. The result is a disappointing and irritating experience.
Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills after his daughter’s life’s threatened. Includes old pals John Taggart and Billy Rosewood working to uncover a conspiracy.
As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.
Redundant but overall effective, A Quiet Place II by John Krasinski shifts its genre blend from sci-fi western to sci-fi on the road, multiplying dangers and characters.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne, known for “Chinatown” and “Shampoo,” passed away at 89. His legacy includes iconic films and deep collaborations in Hollywood.
Inside Out 2 explores Riley’s puberty with new emotions but misses the depth of the original. Visually stunning, it’s a global box office hit.
Jeff Bezos’ Amazon transformed industries but faces criticism for labor practices, market dominance, and privacy concerns, while Bezos aims for space exploration.
Thriller-horror skillfully built around the theme of “fear of the neighbor,” A Quiet Place by John Krasinski is a masterful and tense ticking time bomb.
What are some of the strategies of the most successful businesses around the world? From Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, to Ikea and Target, WSJ talked to CEOs and business leaders about their unique approach leading these major brands.
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