‘Mortal Kombat’: Balancing fatality and realism
In “Mortal Kombat” (2021), writer Greg Russo and director Simon McQuoid aspire to blend the franchise's brutal violence and complex storyline into something that is also emotional and grounded. Cole Young (Lewis Tan) is...
The ‘Harry Potter’ reunion rings in the new year with nostalgia
Fans of the “Harry Potter” film franchise, based on the books by J.K. Rowling, weren’t only counting down the seconds left to start the new year on Dec. 31. Instead, fans around the world...
A flawed, promising entry into the Star Wars story
In 1977, George Lucas revolutionized pop culture with the release of “Star Wars,” a sci-fi epic unlike anything before it. It had charismatic characters and a simple enough plot that left plenty of room...
Sundance exclusive: ‘Justice’ reignites the fight against sexual assault on the federal floor
Content warning: This article may not be suited for readers sensitive to sexual violence.
On the first day of the Sundance Film Festival, January 19, the press exclusive panel “Sundance Scoop” announced a surprise addition...