All articles by David Kempler

Two sisters are murdered in the Philippines and a bunch of young men stand accused in a trial that gripped the country.

A North Korean defects to South Korea, only to find a life of self-imposed boredom, with some strife thrown in. And none of it is particularly gripping.

Russell Brand takes over for Dudley Moore, Mirren subs for Gielgud, and an overrated flick from 1981 returns from the dead. Effective, but uninspiring.

Finally, a popcorn thrill ride that doesn’t insult your intelligence. Director Duncan Jones and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver a knockout action thriller.

Disney’s latest provides enough for the youngsters but leaves mommies and daddies on an arid planet, short of oxygen.

Palme d’Or winner proves that critics can fall victim to mass hypnosis, because no conscious human could have cast a positive vote for this one.

The Oscar nominees for Short Film (Live Action) may be as good a bunch as I have ever seen nominated.

This year’s Oscar nominees for Short Film (Animation) are even worse than last year. I didn’t think that was possible. One is great, however, so it might still be worth a view.

François Ozon’s ode to one woman, and in some ways all women, is a light-as-air smile-fest, with enough depth to make you feel grateful for having watched it.