Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
Contributing since August, 2015
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The Most Iconic Movie Animals of 2016
2016 had many great animated animals, but what real live animals stood out from the pack? Here's the best of the litter.
'Always Shine' Mackenzie Davis and Sophia Takal Talk Toxic Friendships
The star and the director of ‘Always Shine’ talk about the societal pressures on women that helped create this psychological thriller about competing actresses.
'Mia Madre' Review: John Turturro Shines in Italian Tragicomedy
Turturro gives one of the best performances of the year in a semi-autobiographical film from Nanni Moretti ('The Son's Room').
'Spa Night' Review: A Korean Family Film—About Repressed Homosexuality
Andrew Ahn makes an impressive, semi-autobiographical debut about a young man discovering his sexuality. (Bonus: The director comments on his film.)
'Blood Father' Review: Mel Gibson's Road to Atonement
Mel Gibson gets self-aware in a new revenge actioner.
Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow Geek Out About Brian De Palma
We sat down with the two filmmakers to talk about their new documentary, ‘De Palma,’ which explores the prolific director’s entire filmography.
'Sisters' Review: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Deserve Better Than These Amateur Jokes
The dynamic duo has unsurprisingly incredible chemistry, but the Paula Pell-penned comedy suffers from painfully overdrawn body humor.
Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson Talk Butt Fetishes & Evil Bananas in 'The Forbidden Room'
We discuss the Canadian director's most insane film yet—which might also be the most insane film of the year.
Wim Wenders Looks Back at His Road Films With ‘Portraits Along the Road’ Retrospective
The German filmmaker talks about his road trip movies, working with James Franco, and that epic five-hour film, at last.
'The Quay Brothers in 35mm': Christopher Nolan Honors Haunting, Stop-Motion Cinema
The 'Interstellar' director introduces us to the strange world of the animator duo that's influenced his filmography.