

Brandon Yu
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‘Brother’ Review: Growing Up Grieving
This drama about two brothers coming of age in Toronto is imbued with big emotions, but has trouble sustaining its story.

‘Zoey 102’ Review: Grown Up, Washed Up
15 Years after her Nickelodeon show, “Zoey 101,” ended, Jamie Lynn Spears returns in a serviceable movie sequel.

‘Unknown: Cave of Bones’ Review: Making Us Human
This Netflix documentary chronicles archaeological discoveries that shed light on an ancient human relative.

‘As Far as I Can Walk’ Review: A Search That Won’t End
Taking place against the backdrop of the Syrian refugee crisis, this well-crafted adaptation of a medieval Serbian poem leaves the viewer with a certain queasy...

‘Here. Is. Better.’ Review: A Glimmer of Hope
Four military veterans go through PTSD treatments in this understated documentary.

In a Flash, How Sasha Calle Became Supergirl
The actress, making her feature film debut, discusses auditioning for “The Flash” without being told the role, or movie she was up for.

How Sasha Calle Became Supergirl in ‘The Flash’
The actress, making her feature film debut, discusses auditioning for “The Flash” without being told the role, or movie she was up for.

‘Aloners’ Review: Plugged In but Shut Off
The director Hong Sung-eun’s debut feature is a quietly tragic tale of alienation and the ennui of modern life.

‘Shooting Stars’ Review: Brotherly Love and Basketball
While hard to justify, this fictionalized portrayal of a young LeBron James and his high school team’s rise is buoyed by five young actors.

‘Influencer’ Review: Reading Between the Likes
This thriller, about a mysterious woman’s obsession with online influencers, treats social media as a breeding ground for fear and obsession