The Triumph of ‘Céline and Julie Go Boating’ The Triumph of ‘Céline and Julie Go Boating’
Why Jacques Rivette’s 1974 film of female friendship and surrealism remains a masterpiece.
Apr 7, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
‘Minari’ Is a Landmark for Asian American Cinema ‘Minari’ Is a Landmark for Asian American Cinema
Lee Isaac Chung’s poignant immigrant drama is the kind of film that can be felt with all five senses.
Feb 11, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
Éric Rohmer’s Most Underrated Masterpiece Éric Rohmer’s Most Underrated Masterpiece
His 1987 film Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle receives a restoration—and hopefully a newfound reputation as classic in the canon of female friendship.
Sep 14, 2020 / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
A Queer Love Story That Does Away With the Male Gaze A Queer Love Story That Does Away With the Male Gaze
Set in 18th-century France, Céline Sciamma’s new film Portrait of a Lady on Fire finds a new way to chronicle a queer romance.
Dec 5, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
With Its Nuanced Portrayal of Asian American Life, ‘The Farewell’ Shines With Its Nuanced Portrayal of Asian American Life, ‘The Farewell’ Shines
Lulu Wang and Awkwafina’s new film shows that complex and diverse Asian American films can succeed in the mainstream.
Jul 17, 2019 / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
In the Maze of Love: Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee’s Intricate Tales of Romance In the Maze of Love: Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee’s Intricate Tales of Romance
The partnership between the South Korean director and actress in recent years has led to an endlessly analyzable body of films about the darker sides of modern courtship.
Apr 26, 2019 / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
‘The Favourite’ Is a Delectable Tale of Aristocratic Tricksters ‘The Favourite’ Is a Delectable Tale of Aristocratic Tricksters
Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest film is his most intricate and sumptuous work to date.
Dec 5, 2018 / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess
His remake of the 1977 horror classic is stylish and intriguing despite its flaws.
Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim