How LGBTQIA+ charities are responding to the Cass review
On 10 April, the findings of the Cass Review were published in a 388 page document, and quickly gave rise to concerns from trans advocacy…
‘Franklin’ review: Michael Douglas as a flirtatious founding father
Michael Douglas, star of “Romancing the Stone,” “Fatal Attraction,” “The American President” and so much more, is not the actor one would think of as…
‘No good evidence’ for gender care for youth, landmark UK review finds | LGBTQ News
Study commissioned by UK’s health service says hormones should only be prescribed to teens with ‘extreme caution’. The evidence behind medical intervention for youth questioning…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…
‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’ review: Toby Jones leads a resistance
This Sunday the PBS British-import series “Masterpiece” brings to American audiences the four-part “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,” which caused a sensation when it…
‘The First Omen’ review: A prequel that plays to the faithful
“The First Omen,” as it happens, is neither the first “Omen” (1976’s half-loved horror hit) nor the first “Omen” reboot (a misbegotten 2006 attempt). It’s…
‘Coup de Chance’ review: Woody Allen’s mild French thriller
Incredibly, Woody Allen has made another movie. The lush-looking moral thriller “Coup de Chance,” about infidelity and murder in the City of Light, is his…
‘The Beast’ review: Lovers can’t connect and AI is to blame
Whether it’s Charlie Chaplin literally trapped in the gears of industrialization in “Modern Times” or James Cameron crafting a gripping vision of robots enslaving us…
Review: Katerina McCrimmon makes ‘Funny Girl’s’ Fanny Brice her own
There’s a new Fanny Brice in town, and the question on everyone’s mind is can she live up to the role immortalized by Barbra Streisand?…
Eufy Robovac X8 review: A pet-perfect robotic vacuum cleaner
Eufy by Anker is a brand that's best known for its home security. But did you know they also make robot vacuum cleaners? Read my…
‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ review: Neeson in action
At this point, it’s hack to refer to Liam Neeson’s “very particular set of skills,” but there’s no denying that the actor has made his…
‘The Shadowless Tower’ review: Connection stymied by regrets
Chinese director Zhang Lu’s contemporary drama “The Shadowless Tower” is a gently enigmatic character piece that resists telling you too much about its characters. Zhang’s…
‘Wicked Little Letters’ review: A comedy a century too late
Women everywhere have many reasons to curse a blue streak. Countless reasons. They don’t need excuses, because sometimes cursing is fun. But if you need…
‘Femme’ review: Vengeance in the guise of erotic flirtation
The most revelatory aspect of the art of drag is how it lays bare the centrality of performance in our everyday lives. That’s most obvious…
‘La Chimera’ review: A sun-dappled Italian fable about loss
Time increases the monetary value of certain objects we leave behind. What was once brand new the years turn into antiques — like the Etruscan…
Trump asks appeals court to review Fani Willis ruling
ATLANTA — Former President Trump and eight other defendants accused of illegally trying to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia on Friday submitted a formal…
‘Dogman’ review: Director Luc Besson at his most unmuzzled
At their best, Luc Besson’s films occupy a different plane. His action-thrillers “The Professional” and “Lucy” may be set in our world, but the veteran…
‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ review: Family drama amid the Holocaust
My Ukrainian Jewish parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were comfortably ensconced in the Midwest when Hitler began persecuting the Jews; I have no familial connection to…
Keir Starmer backs review after Gething campaign donations controversy
Sir Keir said local people were "frustrated" by delays to a decision about Wylfa's future. The UK government recently announced it would buy the site…
Eni to review plans for carbon-intensive Verus gas field to minimise ‘environmental footprint’
In short: Italian company Eni says it is reviewing plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea to reduce its environmental footprint.The gas…