Kristian Lin
Michael, Go. This Film’s a Bore
Whatever you think of him personally, Michael Jackson was undeniably one of show business’ greatest ever performers, possibly the greatest in my lifetime. It...
The Iran (Soccer) Question
With the World Cup tournament looming in a couple of months and our nation still at war with one of the countries competing in...
Film Shorts // April 22-28, 2026
OPENING
Broken Bird (R) This British horror film stars Rebecca Calder as a bereaved woman who takes a job at a funeral home. Also with...
Odds and Ends
It’s a slow week for new films, so I’m going to put 2025 to bed by publishing this annual feature of mini-reviews of 13...
Normal: Minnesota Mayhem
There is a great deal that I cannot tell you about Normal. I can tell you it was directed by Ben Wheatley, the British...
Rollin’
Film began as an indoor artform, with cameras being too bulky and expensive to move outdoors. However, inventors still found ways to address nature...
Film Shorts // April 15-21, 2026
OPENING
Bad Boy Karthik (NR) This Indian action-comedy stars Naga Shaurya as a man who must protect his family from local gangsters. Also with Samuthirakani,...
Hamlet: Slumlord Millionaires
And now we have the fourth version of Hamlet in the last 16 months. I don’t think I would want to review a new...
Oh, The Drama!
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
It’s a great blessing to find a romantic partner who knows the worst thing about you and still wants to...
Film Shorts // April 8-14, 2026
OPENING
Beast (R) This Australian sports drama is about a retired MMA fighter (Daniel MacPherson) who must fight one last match for his family. Also...
