Karen Han

Travel

Monty Python's Michael Palin Explains Why He's Obsessed with a Mysterious Boat

In his new book, the travel writer and comedian explores the history of the HMS Erebus, which was missing for over a century.
Karen Han
11.19.18
Film

‘Burning’ Is the Angry As Hell Movie We Need Right Now

A conversation with Steven Yeun and director Lee Chang-dong about South Korea, Donald Trump, and why young people are so pissed off right now.
Karen Han
10.26.18
TIFF 2018

Ben Mendelsohn Really Wants You to Play ‘Last of Us’

We talked to the Australian actor about his new movie and his run of playing big budget bad guys but he was most excited when the conversation turned to gaming.
Karen Han
9.17.18
TIFF 2018

How Hans Zimmer Makes Music That You Remember

We sat down to talk to the prolific composer about how he made the 21st century’s most memorable scores, from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy to his work with Steve McQueen.
Karen Han
9.12.18
TIFF 2018

TIFF’s Efforts to Improve Gender Equality in Film Should Be Applauded

The Toronto International Film Festival was already making progress before the allegations against Harvey Weinstein sparked the #metoo movement in Hollywood.
Karen Han
9.5.18
Film

Saudi's First Female Filmmaker on Fighting the World to Find Your Own Voice

Haifaa al-Mansour tackles sexism and the intellectual dismissal of women in her new film about the mother of sci-fi, "Mary Shelley."
Karen Han
5.15.18
Oscars

The 90th Oscars Proved Hollywood Still Has a Long Way to Go

If Frances McDormand's speech was a step in the right direction, Gary Oldman's wasn't.
Karen Han
3.5.18
golden globes

The Hits and Misses of the 2018 Golden Globes

A night of triumph, stars taking a stand, and uncomfortable hypocrisies.
Karen Han
1.8.18
Entertainment

'I, Tonya' and the Female Perspective in True-Crime Stories

The Tonya Harding biopic and other recent works have changed how we consume stories about women.
Karen Han
1.2.18
Entertainment

'The Shape of Water' Is a Dreamy, Delightful Masterpiece

Guillermo del Toro's latest uses music to help others speak when they simply can't.
Karen Han
12.20.17
Entertainment

We May Never Know the Truth Behind Tommy Wiseau and 'The Room'

'The Disaster Artist' exists somewhere between a few separately told truths. Is that a good thing?
Karen Han
12.18.17
Entertainment

Evil Dead Is the Best Horror Franchise, Ever

And the return of 'Ash vs. Evil Dead' only further cements that.
Karen Han
10.23.17
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