"Ant-Man" is fun, but never thinks big
The movie is a decent enough popcorn flick, but its narrative weaknesses and hit-or-miss jokes don't help it much.
“All American Girl” asks "who will save the children?"
This play follows Katie, a bright and attractive girl committed to rescuing innocents from hardship and poverty, as she evolves into a passionate extremist.
Third “Yes Men” film is great...and “Revolting”
The third film about the prankster activists who call themselves The Yes Men, is being released this weekend across the country.
Today in history: Author William Styron is born
Styron was best known for his novels, including "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice."
Juan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
East meets island: movies from Asian Pacific Film Festival
The 31st Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival continues to serve as a gateway for features, shorts, animation, and documentaries.
Lead-up to Tribeca: Havana Film Fest, games for change
Despite great diversions, Tribeca was calling me with an enticing list of films.
Today in Asian-American history: Actor Chow Yun-fat turns 60
A popular actor in dozens of Chinese-language films, he has also become a recognizable presence in U.S. cinema.
"In Walt We Trust": Radical new assessment of Walt Whitman
Few American literary figures have received as much critical analysis as Walt Whitman.
