Coming Home in the Dark - Movie Review

The Movie: Coming Home in the Dark

The Director: James Ashcroft

The Cast: Daniel Gillies, Erik Thomson, Matthias Luafutu, Miriama McDowell

The Story: A family’s idyllic outing at an isolated coastline descends into terror when high school teacher Alan ‘Hoaggie’ Hoaganraad, his wife Jill, and stepsons Maika and Jordon unexpectedly come across a pair of murderous drifters​.

A Shot Through the Wall - 2021 LAAPFF Movie Review

The Movie: A Shot Through the Wall

The Director: Aimee Long

The Cast: Kenny Leu, Ciara Renee, Tzi Ma, Fiona Fu, Lynn Chen, Clifton Davis

The Story: A Chinese-American police officer's life unravels after he accidentally shoots an innocent Black man. Facing trial, he wades through his guilt as he navigates the complicated worlds of media, justice, racial politics and his own morality.

Lumpia with a Vengeance - 2021 LAAPFF Movie Review

The Movie: Lumpia with a Vengeance

The Director: Patricio Ginelsa

The Cast: Mark Muñoz, April Absynth, Danny Trejo, Francis Custodio, Edward Baon, Katrina Dimaranan, Caelan Scrivener, Earl Baylon, James Lontayao, Darion Basco, Joy Bisco

The Story: The lumpia-armed hero reappears in Fogtown and teams up with high school student Rachel to prevent a mysterious crime syndicate from destroying their town, and her parents' dream wedding.

Ever Since We Love / 万物生长 - Movie Review

The Movie: Ever Since We Love / 万物生长

The Director: Li Yu

The Cast: Han Geng, Fan Bingbing, Qi Xi

The Story: A young man navigates multiple loves in his life while trying to get through medical school.

Dear Evan Hansen - Movie Review

The Movie: Dear Evan Hansen

The Director: Stephen Chbosky

The Cast: Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Danny Pino, Colton Ryan, DeMarius Copes

The Story: Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate.