Articles by Rachel Ho

'Last Night in Soho' Muddles Its Great Idea

Directed by Edgar Wright

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2021

It feels like, the more technological we get, the more nostalgic we become for a simpler time. Add in some deliciously retro music and fash...

'The Forgiven' Is an Unforgivable Waste of Time

Directed by John Michael McDonagh

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2021

John Michael McDonagh's The Forgiven follows David (Ralph Fiennes) and Jo (Jessica Chastain), a stereotypical rich couple consisting of an...

Marvel Star Simu Liu Is Still a Toronto Kid at Heart

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021

Simu Liu's path to Hollywood isn't a typical actor's journey. A former accountant at one of the biggest accounting firms in the world befor...

Riz Ahmed Wants to Transform Islam's Depiction in Hollywood

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021

"I want to stretch myself, and I want to stretch culture." That's Riz Ahmed's mantra when it comes to his work and artistry. And with his...

'Mogul Mowgli' Builds a Bridge Between Genres and Cultures

Directed by Bassam Tariq

PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2021

When you hear the premise of Mogul Mowgli, you'd be forgiven if your first reaction is: "Didn't Riz Ahmed just do a movie about a musician...

'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Shines Thanks to Some of Marvel's Best-Ever Performances

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

PUBLISHED Sep 2, 2021

If Cate Shortland was confused as to why Marvel came calling, indie director Destin Daniel Cretton must have been downright befuddled. Typi...

'Yakuza Princess' Gives Japanese Gangster Cinema a Modern Update

Directed by Vicente Amorim

PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2021

It doesn't take long for Yakuza Princess to establish its violent tone. We immediately witness the horrific slaughter of a family in Osaka,...

Fantasia Review: 'Indemnity' Is a How-To on Great Action Sequences

Directed by Travis Taute

PUBLISHED Aug 20, 2021

It's safe to say that there is a genre film Renaissance happening in South Africa right now, as a new generation of directors are making fi...