Watchdog group files IRS complaint against Epoch Times Network

As a long-time follower of news and media, I find the recent developments surrounding the Epoch Times and its affiliated nonprofit organizations, the Epoch Public Foundation and the Epoch Times Assn., to be quite concerning. Having kept an eye on the right-wing media landscape for some time, I’ve grown accustomed to the sometimes questionable reporting … Read more

Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video DEI head to leave company

As a seasoned cinephile with decades of experience in the film industry, I can’t help but feel a pang of sadness upon hearing that Latasha Gillespie is leaving Amazon MGM Studios. Gillespie’s departure marks yet another exit from the world of DEI leadership in Hollywood, following a wave of departures at major entertainment and media … Read more

DOJ charges Epoch Times CFO in $67 million money-laundering scheme

As a dedicated cinephile with a deep appreciation for journalistic integrity, I find the recent news about Weidong “Bill” Guan, the chief financial officer of the Epoch Times, deeply troubling. The allegations of money laundering and bank fraud leveled against him paint a disturbing picture of deceit and manipulation within an organization that prides itself … Read more

Review: In sun-dappled ‘Summer Solstice,’ old frictions re-emerge, as does a belated independence

As a movie critic with a deep appreciation for poignant and introspective indie films, I was immediately drawn to “Summer Solstice.” Having spent my formative years navigating the complexities of friendship and identity, I found myself deeply connected to the story of Leo and Eleanor. The genre of films featuring attractive, sad people in sun-kissed … Read more

Review: Even Julia Louis-Dreyfus can’t make ‘Tuesday’ not feel like a Monday

As a cinephile with a deep appreciation for thought-provoking films that explore the complexities of life and death, I found “Tuesday” to be an intriguing but ultimately disappointing watch. The concept of personifying death as a macaw was certainly unique and intrigued me, but unfortunately, the execution fell short. The mysteries surrounding what follows death … Read more