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Arts & Life
While the first three "Toy Story" movies seemed to focus on the development of characters like Buzz and Jessie, “Toy Story 4” zooms in on Woody’s development, and how the toy comes to terms with the fact that he is no longer of use to a child. (Photo: Pixar)

‘Toy Story 4’ plays it safe but shines, placing the spotlight on Woody

Jasmine Venet
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July 24, 2019
Arts & Life
Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) becomes a pop star after a strange event leaves him as, apparently, the only person who remembers the Beatles. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

‘Yesterday’ breaks boundaries with classic Beatles tunes

Lakshanyaa Ganesh
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July 24, 2019
Arts & Life
In the recent explosion of Asian representation in Western media, “Always Be My Maybe” emerges as a heartfelt, if a bit clichéd, romantic comedy. (Photo: Netflix)

‘Always Be My Maybe’ might not be another ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ but it shouldn’t have to be

Lindsay Wang
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July 9, 2019
Arts & Life
Spiderman: Far From Home holds its own as a standalone movie and as a continuation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment)

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is a solid addition to Marvel’s web of films

Jessica Xu
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July 7, 2019
Arts & Life
In Jia Zhangke's "Ash Is Purest White," Qiao (Zhao Tao) is led astray when she becomes involved with mafia boss Bin (courtesy of Cohen Media Group).

‘Ash is Purest White’ is a masterclass in restraint

Daniel Wu
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June 10, 2019
Arts & Life
Beanie Feldstein stars as Molly and Kaitlyn Dever as Amy in Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, BOOKSMART, an Annapurna Pictures release. Credit: Francois Duhamel / Annapurna Pictures

‘Booksmart’ gets an A+

Grace Zhou
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May 23, 2019
Arts & Life
"The Silence of Others" shows that Spain still has not surmounted the trauma of Franco's cruel reign (courtesy of Argot Pictures).

‘The Silence of Others’ gives voice to the past

Juan Fueyo-Gomez
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May 21, 2019
Arts & Life
"The Wandering Earth," based on a story by Liu Cixin, is a cash cow at the box office and a watershed for big-budget sci-fi (courtesy of Netflix).

‘The Wandering Earth’ makes a small step for Chinese sci-fi

Daniel Wu
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May 21, 2019
Arts & Life
"Knock Down the House" illuminates the stories of four women who ran for public office in 2018 (courtesy of Netflix).

‘Knock Down the House’ is a must-watch in the current political climate

Annie Chang
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May 17, 2019
Arts & Life
After Steve Rogers entered the modern world, Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, gave him crucial support (courtesy of Disney and Marvel Studios).

Justice for Steve Rogers, Part 2

Claire Francis
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May 15, 2019
Arts & Life
Steve Rogers is not just a stolid super solider. As he notes, he "knows the value of strength, and knows compassion" (courtesy of Disney and Marvel Studios).

Justice for Steve Rogers, Part 1

Claire Francis
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May 14, 2019
Arts & Life
When "The Women" was released in 1939, MGM publicists embarked on an advertising bonanza (courtesy of Dr. Macro).

‘The Women’ is about far more than femininity

Amir Abou-Jaoude
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May 13, 2019
Arts & Life
While "Detective Pikachu" is no masterpiece, it's a compelling children's movie (courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures).

‘Detective Pikachu’ is lightweight, but lovable

Noah Howard
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May 9, 2019
Arts & Life
Novices watching "Avengers: Endgame" may not understand why Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) embarks on a killing spree (courtesy of Disney and Marvel Studios).

A newcomer’s thoughts on ‘Endgame’

Mark York
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May 2, 2019
Arts & Life
"Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly" focuses on an exhibition the artist presented at Alcatraz Island (courtesy of SF Film Festival).

Activism crosses borders in ‘Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly’

Daniel Wu
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April 29, 2019
Arts & Life
The Academy-Award nominated documentary "Lifeboat" chronicles the harrowing journeys of several refugees (courtesy of Ryot and Spin Film).

‘Lifeboat’ brings life to a crisis

Juan Fueyo-Gomez
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April 26, 2019
Arts & Life
"Avengers: Endgame" is the eagerly awaited conclusion to Marvel's engrossing superhero saga (courtesy of Disney and Marvel Studios).

‘Avengers: Endgame’ theories: The serious and the silly

Caroline Keyes
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April 25, 2019
Arts & Life
"Guava Island," a short film starring the multitalented Donald Glover and the riveting Rihanna, recently premiered at Coachella (courtesy of Amazon Studios).

‘Guava Island’ is the new musical model

Andrew Tan
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April 24, 2019
Arts & Life
Director Ingmar Bergman and his cinematographer Sven Nykvist shot "Shame" in 1968 (courtesy of Getty Images).

In ‘Shame,’ Ingmar Bergman examines evil in ordinary people

Amir Abou-Jaoude
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April 22, 2019
Arts & Life
While growing up in Hollywood, the author's grandmother became acquainted with screen siren Fay Wray, best known for her role in "King Kong" (courtesy of Dr. Macro).

Golden-Age Hollywood: An interview with my grandmother

Noah Howard
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April 19, 2019
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