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