Not So Fantastic — A Review of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

There is little magic left in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Its convoluted plot, lack of character development and uninspired set pieces will leave even the most dedicated Potterheads disappointed.

Shirkers: A Messy, Beautiful Love Letter to A Missing Film

What happens when a film disappears? In a Sundance award-winning documentary, director Sandi Tan hunts down the ghost of her 1992 road movie Shirkers, Singapore’s first indie film.

Searching: a Classic Thriller for the Digital Age

A missing-person thriller told entirely through a computer screen, “Searching” is smart, suspenseful and unexpectedly moving.

Crazy Rich Asians: More “Crazy Rich” Than “Asian”

“Being rich is the new white.” The problem with calling Crazy Rich Asians a win for Asian representation is that not all Asians are rich, and not all Asians are Chinese.

Ready Player One: Film Review

Ready Player One succeeds where most video game movies fail: Spielberg manages to render a cinematic world that’s as wholly enjoyable and immersive as the game universe.

Pacific Rim Uprising: Film Review

The sequel to the globally successful 2013 robots-versus-monsters action film falls flat when compared to the invigorating punchiness of its predecessor.

Marjorie Prime: Film Review

The new go-to film for tight-knit and disentangled relationships stretched taut by technology.

Black Panther: A Cinematic Marvel

Black Panther is the newest crown jewel of the Marvel cinematic universe, and rightly so. Infused with socio political commentary, this superhero story marks a revolution for Hollywood blockbusters.

Louvre Abu Dhabi: Cultural Growth or Publicity Stunt

In the age of Instagram and the selfie, how do we engage with sites of great artistic beauty? What is the art, if any, in taking photos of art?