The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer.

PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Much of life’s happiness is determined through perspective. We mostly know this but sometimes have a hard time internalizing it. This sentiment rang true in Thursday’s ...

At Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh declared independence from France in 1945, I hear schoolchildren chanting "The Ballad of Ho Chi Minh," an old marching song. Pilgrims file through the Soviet-style ...

Located at the eastern gate of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Duc has an important position in the southern economic region. It is the hub of the arterial traffic routes between Ho Chi Minh City and the ...

Last year, FWD Group invested in a new regional technology center in Ho Chi Minh City to serve its pan-Asian operations. FWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business with more than 12 ...

This image released by Focus Features shows co-writer/actor Tom Basden, from left, director James Griffiths and actor Carey Mulligan on the set of "The Ballad of Wallis Island." (Alistair Heap ...

Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island." Credit: Alistair Heap / Focus Features Have you every had a day so ...

"Song for Ireland" is a beloved Irish ballad that has stood the test of time. Its emotive tone and relatable lyrics have made it a favorite among audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The song ...

Nevertheless, the growth of their awkward friendship massages the sweet pulse of this delightful film. The director James Griffith’s “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a sublime, adorable comedy whose ...

Jack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While Jack fights against developers who wish to build in the area, he also ...

Salman Khan is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of his upcoming film Sikandar on Eid. The makers unveiled the film’s trailer on Sunday in the presence of Salman Khan, along with co-stars ...