“What kind of people are we?”: A Conversation with ‘Materialists’ Director Celine Song
"Love is this ancient feeling, this ancient mystery that makes life worth living makes fools of all of us."
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You’re Better Off Swiping Left on Celine Song’s ‘Materialists’
In its steadfast commentary on the seemingly inherent superficiality of modern dating, it ends up failing to say anything profound ...
Roshan Sethi and Karan Soni on ‘A Nice Indian Boy’: “I wanted it to feel true more than anything else”
“It annoys me because 'Notting Hill' is simply a rom-com, whereas our movie is a ‘queer South Indian rom-com.’"
‘The Wedding Banquet’ Is Less Feast, More Cosy Potluck
Ang Lee’s seminal 1993 classic 'The Wedding Banquet' gets a millennial-era refresh in the 2025 reimagining by Andrew Ahn.
‘Asian Persuasion’ Isn’t Persuasive Enough
While the film has its moments, its uneven execution makes it difficult to fully embrace it.
‘Mickey 17’ Has Bong Joon Ho Written All Over It
Far from his strongest work, but any amount of Bong Joon Ho is still a big win for cinema.
Television’s Old Guard: Beware of the ‘Deli Boys’
A wild and hilarious ride rooted in authenticity and a love of cinema.
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.
