Split Personality: “Malignant”
James Wan’s “Malignant” finds him returning to horror filmmaking—with some surreal twists, and even full-blown action scenes.
James Wan’s “Malignant” finds him returning to horror filmmaking—with some surreal twists, and even full-blown action scenes.
Ho Lin and the Big Movie Genius salute Roger Moore by reviewing his lesser known movies (and underrated performances) outside James Bond.
Marvel’s Asian-influenced “Shang Chi” shows how you can liven up a long-running movie franchise with an injection of cultural context.
“Reminiscence” follows the outline of a Nolan brothers movie, but does Lisa Joy’s directorial debut stand on its own?
“Gunpowder Milkshake” knows its action movie clichés — but apart from its formidable cast, does it have any originality up its sleeve?
Is “Black Widow” about giving an overlooked character her due, or is it really about propping up a new, younger successor?
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” inaugurated a new era of genre thrill-ride moviemaking, even as it celebrated pulp movies of the past.
On the occasion of Hong Kong star Leslie Cheung’s death, Ho Lin offers some reflections on his cinematic career.
Ho Lin and the Big Movie Genius review a few previous Best Picture winners and debate the worst Oscar decisions of all time.
The funny, touching “Another Round” is a rueful look at middle age and an ode to kicking back with a drink.