Stories by Karen Yuan
Well-made 'Maleficent' still a tired, familiar bedtime story
- Walt Disney Pictures
BY KAREN YUAN
“Maleficent” is a fairytale. It may be a reinvention of the classic “Sleeping Beauty” (1959), but the bones of it are still the stuff of castles, magic and dramatic orchestral scores.
'Transformers' stars discuss joining monumental franchise
- Paramount
BY KAREN YUAN
In a conference call with The Michigan Daily, newcomers Nicola Peltz and Jack Reynor spoke about the opportunity to join an existing franchise.
'Enemy' not your typical thriller
- A24
BY KAREN YUAN
You’ll lean back several times while watching with an uncomfortable, churning feeling in your gut. And the ending may be one of the most unexpected and jarring endings of all time.
Best Thai Food: No Thai
- Vicky Liu/Daily
BY KAREN YUAN
What sets No Thai apart from the rest is its combination of quality and speed. Try the signature Pad Thai, infused with its famous pad thai sauce and topped with the perfect amount of crushed peanuts to mix in — not too much, not too little.
From 'The Wedding Planner' to 'True Detective:' Reveling in the 'McConaissance'
- Focus Features
BY KAREN YUAN
There’s no doubt that Matthew McConaughey has made huge splashes recently as an actor. Some are calling it the “McConaissance.” Some are calling it “McConaughey-day.” Alright, alright, alright.
Trailer Review: 'Under the Skin' heightens anticipation
- A24
BY KAREN YUAN
Out in April, “Under The Skin” looks intensely unnerving with a sort of slow horror that’s heavy on creepy imagery, including dark waters and close-ups of Scarlett Johansson’s lips.
Should we celebrate disreputable artists like Woody Allen?
- ABC Films
BY KAREN YUAN
But how do we respond to an artist’s disrepute? Do we boycott his works by not buying them? Not watching or reading them at all? Actively ensuring others avoid his works? There aren’t clear guidelines for us, the duped audience.
'Infinitely Polar Bear' explores timeless themes in a ‘70s setting
- Sony
BY KAREN YUAN
Perhaps it’s the gender issues, still relevant in the 21st century, or the dialogue, which revolves around events in the Stuart microcosm of four and never quite acknowledges other news beyond their little world. The result is, again, an intimate and oddly timeless feeling
Taubman's blended blueprint: Architecture school a nexus of disciplines
- Nicholas Williams/Daily
BY KAREN YUAN
The collaborative nature of the work space reflects Taubman’s studio culture as a whole: The studio is never empty, and at all hours students can be found working. It becomes a home away from home, where students eat, sleep, watch Netflix, and even work.
'Frozen' warms hearts with fresh take on classic trope
- Disney
BY KAREN YUAN
“Frozen” delivers eight brand new songs, from anthem pop to acoustic duets, and though it oddly lacks a finale number, the timeless Disney heart in each song more than makes up for it. It’s a slogan for the whole movie: New look, same great taste.
