This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:11 p.m. Food has become more than just fuel – alongside nourishing our bodies, it taps into our emotions and can infiltrate our minds. Read more...
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October 2, 2:52 pm
Album review: BLACKPINK adopts sounds of past but fails to reimagine or modernize
This post was updated Oct. 4 at 9:34 p.m. BLACKPINK is going back to the past – or maybe it never even left. “THE ALBUM,” aptly named for the group’s first full-length album despite four years in the music industry, is a packed 24 minutes. Read more...
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September 25, 4:15 pm
Album review: Joji falls into predictable pattern, fails to raise bar with new album ‘Nectar’
A side of honey does little to sweeten the mundanity of Joji’s newest album, “Nectar.” For over a year, the melancholic artist has periodically released singles and even jars of honey for purchase on his website to promote his sophomore LP. Read more...
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September 11, 4:05 pm
Second Take: ‘The Mandalorian’ stands out with new narratives while maintaining ‘Star Wars’ lore
Baby Yoda is not the only thing that makes “The Mandalorian” a memorable addition to the “Star Wars” franchise. With its wide appeal to hardcore and new “Star Wars” fans alike since launching on Disney+ last November, it is no surprise that the first live-action “Star Wars” series is a contender for a total of 15 Emmys, including outstanding drama series and categories in cinematography, special effects and costumes. Read more...
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September 8, 2:13 pm
Movie review: Live-action ‘Mulan’ fails to develop emotional plots, reflect cultural nuances
Warning: spoilers ahead. Mulan might have found her true self, but the live-action remake remains a poor “Reflection” of Asian culture and artistry. Disney’s most recent remake has come a long way since the white-washed 1998 animated version, with the new film featuring an all-Asian cast and some of the biggest names in Chinese cinema. Read more...
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September 4, 3:56 pm
Movie review: ‘Tenet’ overcomes its flaws, delivers with its action sequences and visceral visuals
Over a year after its first teaser debuted in theaters and 48 days after its initially scheduled release date, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” has finally arrived. It may not exactly live up to the hype of Nolan’s other thoughtful and layered works, but “Tenet” is the perfect movie to celebrate the reopening of movie theaters – immersive, gorgeous, engaging and loud. Read more...
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August 28, 1:16 pm
Movie review: ‘Get Duked!’ falls flat with one-dimensional characters, lacks laugh-out-loud moments
“Get Duked!” needs more than just a name change. Originally titled “Boyz in the Wood,” the 87-minute-long romp from Amazon Studios follows four high schoolers hiking through the Scottish Highlands in pursuit of the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a prestigious youth achievement award founded by the queen of England’s husband. Read more...
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