In 1990, a 23-year-old named Frances “Franco” Stevens applied for multiple credit cards. When she was approved, she withdrew as much cash as she could from the...
Although there could have been something chaotic about the arrival of Soon-ja (Youn Yuh-jung), her introduction in Minari is almost unassuming. She’s left her ...
My fascination with Audrey Hepburn began in my late childhood. Although I was intrigued by the lithe beauty I had seen in My Fair Lady (a staple in my househol...
Despite her status as one of the most iconic movie stars in history, one can’t help but root for the girl at the center of Audrey, who dreams of nothing more t...
There is nothing funny about growing up gay in a conservative country. Trust me. Everything seems to be conspiring against you. Not only must you deal with the...
When Two of Us begins, we meet Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallier) a couple whose comfort with each other is palpable through their silenc...
Although Sloane Caldwell is not the protagonist of Clea DuVall’s Happiest Season, as played by Alison Brie, there is not a single scene Sloane is in, where you...
Sophia Loren earned her status as a cinema legend through her portrayals of women who were larger than life, yet specific enough, that we felt we might encount...
New York City isn’t particularly renowned for its beauty. Wait, wait—don’t punch me. I love New York. I moved here because I grew up on Annie Hall, Breakfast a...
There’s a moment in Midnight in Paris that strikes because of its simple beauty and melancholy. The seniors of Flint Northern High School’s Class of 2012 made ...
Jose Solís has been writing about film since he was 10 and realized his thoughts on movies were taking over his journal. He hasn't stopped writing since.
