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Sandra Oh Wanted to Investigate Death in ‘Can I Get a Witness?’ “Because I Fear It So Much”
"If there is only one true fact to life, it’s that there will be death. We can barely hang on to that as an idea."
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Class Warfare in Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Snowpiercer’ and ‘Parasite’
The eternal battle between rich vs. poor, haves vs. have-nots, and weaponizing the hope that the powerless will rise up against the powerful.
Going Home to ‘Mississippi Masala’
Mira Nair explores the fluidity of home through one of modern history’s most brazen acts of racism.
‘The Namesake’: A Delicate Meditation on Diaspora, Identity, and the Stories We Carry
'The Namesake' doesn’t demand attention through spectacle or sentimentality; instead, it lingers in the small details.
The Quiet Romance of Flight: Freedom and Belonging in ‘Amelia’
Through a deliberate interplay of aesthetics, 'Amelia' frames flight as more than a profession, but a liberating sanctuary.
‘Salaam Bombay!’: Capturing Life Imitating Art
There is no better film to illustrate the distinctive style of filmmaker Mira Nair than her debut feature film, 'Salaam Bombay!'.
