“Bedford Park makes a lovely addition to the library of Asian American stories that interrogate our complicated histories in this country.”
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“Everybody to Kenmure Street emphasizes collectivism, with many white neighbors joining in and helping to protect the Sikh detainees.”
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“The plot differs from the original Lilo & Stitch, and its new depiction of foster care in Native contexts has uncomfortable implications.”
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“Familiar references and attention to detail make A Nice Indian Boy feel authentically Indian despite being set in the West.”
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“One Battle After Another tackles stereotypes but doesn’t give characters enough depth to subvert them.”
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“Hamnet breathes life into an unknown woman.”
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“The cultural references in Doin’ It suffer from oversimplification.”
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“Modern Whore challenges the desexualization of disabled people in mainstream narratives.”
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“The Bad Guys 2 gives a stellar blueprint for how a franchise can tweak older material to suit today’s audiences.”
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“The diversity in Jurassic World Rebirth feels like more than just box-ticking.”
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“For today’s teens and twentysomethings, who find romantic storylines overblown, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is a nice option.”
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“The women of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning are instrumental to saving the world.”
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“Against the backdrop of Brazil’s military dictatorship, I’m Still Here draws poignant parallels to contemporary struggles for justice.”
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“Twinless has terrific queer representation but leaves women little room to shine.”
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“Though Heightened Scrutiny lacks the polish of the filmmakers’ previous film, its urgency overrides that detraction.”
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“Third Act drifts out to sea, hinting at a wide range of topics without drilling down into any.”
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“Through a powerful friendship, Nickel Boys showcases two distinct approaches to combating oppression.”
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“Anora brilliantly demonstrates how gender and class intersect in one character.”
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“The Room Next Door portrays disability with sensitivity and respect, never turning illness into a spectacle.”
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“As The Wild Robot explores community and motherhood, the film also touches on how someone with a disability fits within that.”
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