Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’
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Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’

The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.
Robert Duvall: An Appreciation
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Robert Duvall: An Appreciation

We will miss the actor who gave us so many iconic characters.
Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror
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Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror

In part 2 of ‘Movies About Movies,’ we look at the best live action efforts of the film industry.
‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place
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‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place

A few million extra dollars in the budget might have helped, but this low-rent approach raises the question—if you can’t say it well, should you say it at all?
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’: A Stinging, Funny Indictment of AI
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‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’: A Stinging, Funny Indictment of AI

Gore Verbinski and Matthew Robinson deliver a harsh anti-technology wake-up call.

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Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’

Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’

The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.
‘Wild Boys: Strangers in Town’: Canada’s Identity Crisis

‘Wild Boys: Strangers in Town’: Canada’s Identity Crisis

A documentary about two boys who appear out of nowhere and cause disruption in a nice Canadian community.
‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances

‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances

A cut above the usual heist-thriller and featuring Mark Ruffalo’s Columbo-like performance, “Crime 101” makes you wish all neo-noirs were this captivating.
Robert Duvall: An Appreciation

Robert Duvall: An Appreciation

We will miss the actor who gave us so many iconic characters.
Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror

Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror

In part 2 of ‘Movies About Movies,’ we look at the best live action efforts of the film industry.
‘Fortune in Diamonds’: Anatomy of a Scheme

‘Fortune in Diamonds’: Anatomy of a Scheme

This films shows how the greedy desire for diamonds destroys people.
‘The Girl Behind the Door': A Powerful Allegory of an Invitation by Faith

‘The Girl Behind the Door': A Powerful Allegory of an Invitation by Faith

A young woman must let go of her fear and mistrust to step out into the real world.
‘Big World’: A Palsy of the Body Needn’t Be One of the Soul

‘Big World’: A Palsy of the Body Needn’t Be One of the Soul

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ lauds love as the locus of self-worth.
Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’

Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’

The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.
‘Wild Boys: Strangers in Town’: Canada’s Identity Crisis

‘Wild Boys: Strangers in Town’: Canada’s Identity Crisis

A documentary about two boys who appear out of nowhere and cause disruption in a nice Canadian community.
‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances

‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances

A cut above the usual heist-thriller and featuring Mark Ruffalo’s Columbo-like performance, “Crime 101” makes you wish all neo-noirs were this captivating.
Robert Duvall: An Appreciation

Robert Duvall: An Appreciation

We will miss the actor who gave us so many iconic characters.
Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror

Movies About Movies: The Cinematic Mirror

In part 2 of ‘Movies About Movies,’ we look at the best live action efforts of the film industry.
‘Fortune in Diamonds’: Anatomy of a Scheme

‘Fortune in Diamonds’: Anatomy of a Scheme

This films shows how the greedy desire for diamonds destroys people.
‘The Girl Behind the Door': A Powerful Allegory of an Invitation by Faith

‘The Girl Behind the Door': A Powerful Allegory of an Invitation by Faith

A young woman must let go of her fear and mistrust to step out into the real world.
‘Big World’: A Palsy of the Body Needn’t Be One of the Soul

‘Big World’: A Palsy of the Body Needn’t Be One of the Soul

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ lauds love as the locus of self-worth.