Unmistaken Child

This documentary is a full-immersion glimpse into the ancient traditions of Buddhist reincarnation and one that no filmmaker has ever before explored with this level of freedom and insight.

"...Directed by: Nati Baratz. How do you find the reincarnation of a single person in a world of six..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Art of Racing in the Rain

They're all good philosophizing puppers, Brent

"...Enzo is something of a philosopher, contemplating his eventual reincarnation as a man and analogizing Swift’s racing expertise with..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Movie Review by Katelyn Landry

Jupiter Ascending

The Wachowskis' space opera starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum is a visual dazzler but a narrative splice-and-dice.

"...she has no idea. As it happens, she’s the reincarnation – “recurrence” in the film’s parlance – of a..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chandni Chowk to China

In this Bollywood action comedy, a mistaken identity takes a humble cook on a crazy journey from India to China.

"...say he's suckered into the belief that he's the reincarnation of an ancient Chinese swordsman. Thus, it's off to..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Om Shanti Om

Via a tale of reincarnation, this new Bollywood movie offers a tribute to the Hindi spectacles of the Seventies.

"...screened in advance for press. Via a tale of reincarnation, this new Bollywood movie offers a tribute to the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Birth

If your dead husband returned to you in the body of a 10-year-old boy, would you seize the opportunity for your romance to be born again or would you call Child Welfare?

"...any spirits, a romance that displays scant affection, a reincarnation tale that never uses that particular word nor engages..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kundun

"...in 1937 when he was officially “discovered” as the reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion at the age of..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fluke

"...way home, I had a wonderful, spirited discussion about reincarnation with two curious eight-year-olds who will never look at..."

June 2, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Erotique

"...of her songs. Hong Kong director Clara Law (The Reincarnation of the Golden Lotus, Temptation of a Monk) is..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Green Snake

"...his best to send them to “a hell where reincarnation is impossible.” Like most plot synopses of Hark's films,..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Linguini Incident

"...alone to pursue her true vocation as a Nineties reincarnation of Harry Houdini, while her assistant Viv (Balint) just..."

July 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rediscovered Roots

Wild Ginger, the reincarnation of Formosa, takes another chance at Chinese

"...Wild Ginger is the reincarnation of Formosa, the latter of which once sat at..."

July 26, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Miss Witherspoon

This satire on reincarnation amuses but has trouble transcending its own gags

"...pressingly, what happens after death. Many take comfort in reincarnation. If you screw up in this life, you can..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Knights of the Zodiac

Overstuffed adaptation of smash manga Saint Seiya

"...an elite group sworn to protect Sienna (Iseman), a reincarnation of the goddess Athena. Kido’s ex-wife, Guraad (Janssen), is..."

May 19, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Cold Pursuit

Liam Neeson is Mr. Plow ... with a vengeance

"...Liam Neeson’s late-career transformation into the Irish reincarnation of Charles Bronson is considerably less surprising if you’re..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Prodigy

Childhood possession horror leaves us in two minds

"...pet peeve is the music. A movie about evil reincarnation could pave the way for any of a hundred..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A Dog’s Purpose

Reincarnated dog film is full of cliches

"...What is my purpose?” In the end, complementing the reincarnation theme, the answer, cribbed from Ram Fucking Dass (who..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

I Origins

The director of 2011's Another Earth is back with a another appealing yet fuzzy story about rift between empiricism and spiritualism.

"...showdown in Mike Cahill’s I Origins, but not before reincarnation is also invited in to spar for a few..."

July 25, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Break on Through

Paranormal show 'El Otro Lado' investigates an untapped market for Spanish-language scares

"...War – while Larosa re-edits his psychological thriller The Reincarnation of Jesse Belle (see "Film News," Nov. 7, 2008)...."

Jan. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Joe R. Lansdale talks about the Bubba Ho-Tep sequel, King of the Hill gets canceled … again, Owen Egerton and pals sell a script, and more

"...Larosa has been quietly shooting the psychological thriller The Reincarnation of Jesse Belle in the Austin area as well..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Karzzzz

A remake of the 1980 hit Karz, this new Bollywood film is about reincarnation.

"...1980 hit Karz, this new Bollywood film is about reincarnation...."

Oct. 17, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

December Boys

In his first film role post-Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe plays an orphan in Australia who's pals with a bunch of other boys born in December.

"...down the Hammersmith Odeon, and Spit as the secret reincarnation of Sid Vicious' tongue, who gives it all up..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Return

Sarah Michelle Gellar plays a woman who keeps seeing a dead murder victim in her dreams, so of course she must get to the bottom of this mystery.

"...going on. Is she a ghost? Is she the reincarnation of the victim or the killer? And where are..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Irma Vep & Les Vampires Double Bill

"...Irma Vep. Cheung stars in Assayas' film as a reincarnation of Les Vampires' Irma Vep (an anagram of "vampire")...."

May 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What Time is it There?

"...(Lu Yi-Ching), desperate for any sign of her husband's reincarnation; and the lovely Shiang-Chyi (Chen Shiang-Chyi), who buys the..."

April 26, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Craving

"...plays a werewolf in this grade-Z picture about the reincarnation of Elizabeth Bathory, a vampire intent on drinking (and..."

April 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Little Buddha

"...Jesse Conrad (Wiesendanger), who is believed to be the reincarnation of an important Buddhist monk, Lama Dorje. (The story..."

May 27, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What's Love Got to Do With it

"...early career success and an amazing rock & roll reincarnation at an age when most people with any sense..."

June 18, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Wood From the creative team behind Prevenge comes a reincarnation rom-com about the eternal humiliation that is the search..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...flair. The quartet's summer singles play like a grittier reincarnation of the Stone Roses. Whereas "Colors" paints snazzy rhythms..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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