Kristian Lin
Devil Wears Prada 2: Retro Fitting
The happiest surprise I found in summer 2006 was The Devil Wears Prada, and I don’t just mean at the movie theater. I went...
Red Fabric
David Lowery has never lacked ambition, and so the North Texas product aims for a great many things with Mother Mary. His latest film...
Film Shorts // April 29 – May 5, 2026
OPENING
Animal Farm (PG) Based on George Orwell’s novel, this animated film is about a group of farm animals who descend into dictatorship. Voices by...
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,...
