‘Firebrand’ review: Jude Law rages as a mercurial royal
The worthy scouring of the past for hidden heroes, underrepresented figures and untapped dramatic potential has always kept historians and novelists dutifully occupied. One might…
Review: Mitsuko Uchida’s Ojai Festival revealed the zen of Mozart
When Schoenberg wrote “Six Little Piano pieces,” his Opus 19, he was he was in his mid 30s, taking deep compositional breaths, smelling the roses…
‘Inside Out 2’ review: Entertaining but a timid step forward
In 2015, director Pete Docter and Pixar gave us all a handy visual metaphor to talk about our emotions: Many a reaction meme was born…
Review: Replacing Splash Mountain, Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure shines
Bay Lake, Fla. — As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a tad mystical, all glowing fireflies with hues of blue…
‘I Used to Be Funny’ review: Indie star Sennott goes dark
Sam (Rachel Sennott) is depressed. Dissociative and disconnected, she spends her days bed-rotting, microwaving lunch meat and searching her name on Twitter. Never mind getting…
South Asia Needs Hybrid Peace – Book Review
The author of this book is an expert in Strategic Studies, focusing particularly on the dynamics of South Asia. He has authored many research articles…
In 'Flipside,' the untold stories of a wanna-be documentarian coalesce into wisdom
Director Chris Wilcha assembles the movie — a gentle documentary about letting go of unconsummated dreams — from several unfinished ideas, some held for years.…
‘The Watchers’ review: A mystery box with limited payoff
Let us consider the dilemma of the Interesting Shot, announcing itself to the viewer as a considered expression of artistic merit, from a conscientious director…
‘Clipped’ review: A smartly written saga about Donald Sterling
I like a good sports story as much as the next TV critic, but when it comes to actual professional sports, my lack of interest…
Do we face an existential threat? By Geoffrey Hinton -A review
In this article, we discuss how some highly intelligent individuals are working to develop computers as intelligent as human brains, initially without fully realizing the…
‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ review: Charms with retro-western poise
Some actors seem made for westerns, even if they rarely appear in them. Viggo Mortensen, stalwart leading man of weathered good looks and appealing reserve,…
Jim Gordon book review: From drummer to convicted murderer
Book Review Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon By Joel SelvinDiversion Books: 288 pages, $29 If you buy books linked on our…
‘Young Woman and the Sea’ review: Epic story of perseverance
After distance swimmer Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel in 1926, she had the biggest parade for an athlete in New York City — ever.…
Review into Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commssion’s reporting recommends law changes, power to release past reports
In short: The review made 16 recommendations, including the power to retrospectively release reports when in the public interest.The review was sparked by a High…
MacDonald Mines Withdraws Previously Announced Scadding Gold Project Assays Pending Further Review
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‘The Garfield Movie’ review: Bristling with in-jokes, action
Since 1978, cartoonist Jim Davis has explored the quotidian dramas of pet ownership via the daily travails of beleaguered Jon Arbuckle, his eager dog, Odie,…
‘The Beach Boys’ review: A sentimental doc that downplays squabbles
I will (almost) always watch a film about the Beach Boys — the latest, titled simply “The Beach Boys,” premieres Friday on Disney+ — not…
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle | Refugees News
Unlike the excitement felt by many women when they find out they are expecting a baby, Hanna* was filled with fear when she realised she…
Tom King explodes in a fury at work during his review in Emmerdale
ABUSIVE Tom King will see himself almost flying off the handle at a new victim during a scathing work review on Emmerdale. Fans of the…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…