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‘His House’ Is Hypnotic, Haunting and Harrowing

By Lynn Venhaus Haunting and hypnotic, “His House” is one of the most original horror films in years. Writer-director Remi Weekes, whose first feature debuted... Details

Remastered Bong Joon-ho’s Earlier ‘Memories of Murder’ is a Crime Masterpiece

By Lynn Venhaus Had Bong Joon-ho not won multiple Oscars earlier this year for “Parasite,” including Best Director, it’s unlikely that we would have gotten... Details

Audacious Borat Gets Political in Subsequent Moviefilm

By Lynn VenhausThe highly anticipated sequel to 2006's "Borat" is similarly equal parts offensive, outrageous and hilarious.The original mockumentary was so shocking and different that... Details

Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is Acting Showcase and One of Year’s Best Films

By Lynn Venhaus A civics lesson for the ages, writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s riveting account of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a potent examination... Details

One of Year’s Best Ensembles in Weird and Wonderful ‘Kajillionaire’

By Lynn VenhausFor centuries, we have been used to family dysfunction propelling comedies and dramas. Along comes the strange “Kajillionaire” with its unconventional story and... Details

‘All In: The Fight for Democracy’ Shows What’s At Stake Then and Now

By Lynn Venhaus America, we have a problem. It should be a given – one voice, one vote – but it’s not, as this film... Details

Vibrant ‘Mulan’ Dazzles in Live-Action Epic Adventure

By Lynn Venhaus A sweeping, sprawling epic adventure brimming with elegance and emotion, “Mulan” triumphs as one of Disney’s best makeovers. The vibrant live action... Details

‘Tenet’ Dazzles Visually But Plot Is Messy

By Lynn VenhausFor all his technical brilliance, Christopher Nolan’s ambition and vision sometimes impede his screenplays from making sense. And despite its dazzling action scenes,... Details

Stark and Intense ‘American Street Kid’ Documentary Exposes Plights of Homeless Teens

By Lynn VenhausA playwright and theater director, Leoni staged “The Playground,” which was about unhoused youth. He talked to two homeless girls, who eventually wound... Details