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Kevin L. Lee

Kevin L. Lee is an Asian-American critic, producer, screenwriter and director based in New York City. In the summer of 2011, Kevin filmed his first project at Universal Studios on the plane crash set from Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. He has over 9 years of marketing and writing experience on cinema, ranging from blockbusters to foreign art films, and has developed a reputation of keeping the conversation and film discourse healthy and respectful. Currently, he is pursuing an MFA in film producing at Columbia University and is eager to bring fresh new stories onto the screen.
greatest_beer_run_ever_01 ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ review: Good intentions barely keep the lukewarm suds afloat [C] | Toronto

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ review: Good intentions barely keep the lukewarm suds afloat [C] | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 15, 2022
Don’t say you’ve seen it all with movies based on true stories. Many of them are brilliant. Some can be unbelievable. But few are as... Read More
menu_01 ‘The Menu’ review: Mark Mylod perfects his recipe of thrills, obsession, and passion [A] | Toronto

‘The Menu’ review: Mark Mylod perfects his recipe of thrills, obsession, and passion [A] | Toronto

Kevin L. Lee September 11, 2022
Reviewing a film like The Menu is a hilariously ironic task, because with every word I write to this piece, I become more aware that... Read More
Pinocchio (voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) in Disney's live-action PINOCCHIO, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ‘Pinocchio’ review: A wooden imitation of the classic [C-]

‘Pinocchio’ review: A wooden imitation of the classic [C-]

Kevin L. Lee September 8, 2022
The best and most interesting Disney remakes have always been the ones with something different to say, where the fundamental story beats are there but... Read More
2503_FFP_00375 ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: Loud, non-stop silliness that brings back why this cartoon pairing worked in the first place [B-]

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: Loud, non-stop silliness that brings back why this cartoon pairing worked in the first place [B-]

Kevin L. Lee June 29, 2022
The biggest selling point in this franchise right from the start was the minions. They’re in large part why the Despicable Me series was so... Read More
EEAAO_AR_02042020_0171.ARW Interview: Stephanie Hsu on Joy/Jobu, Chaos, Nihilism, Healing, and Bagels in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

Interview: Stephanie Hsu on Joy/Jobu, Chaos, Nihilism, Healing, and Bagels in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

Kevin L. Lee April 22, 2022
Thousands of films come and go each year, some lucky enough to leave a lasting impression. But every once in a while, a film comes... Read More
Envelopes with winners for a movie award Anonymous Oscar Ballot #2: Producer goes all in for ‘Drive My Car,’ Penélope Cruz gets another vote

Anonymous Oscar Ballot #2: Producer goes all in for ‘Drive My Car,’ Penélope Cruz gets another vote

Kevin L. Lee March 25, 2022
The Oscars are right around the corner, and it’s time to get a taste of what some of the voters have been championing.  Below is... Read More
Joel Cohen & Ethan Cohen & Scott Rudin at the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood. February 24, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Picture: Paul Smith / Featureflash Anonymous Oscar Ballot #1: Voter champions ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Flee,’ calls the Academy and producer’s show changes “ridiculous”

Anonymous Oscar Ballot #1: Voter champions ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Flee,’ calls the Academy and producer’s show changes “ridiculous”

Kevin L. Lee March 24, 2022
The Oscars are right around the corner, and it’s time to get a taste of what some of the voters have been championing.  Below is... Read More
kogonada after yang Interview: Kogonada on creating ‘After Yang’ and finding a universal truth about love and memory

Interview: Kogonada on creating ‘After Yang’ and finding a universal truth about love and memory

Kevin L. Lee March 7, 2022
Kogonada may only have two films under his belt, but already his work exhibits a meditative quality that is so rarely seen and difficult to... Read More
Eleonoora Kauhanen, Aamu Milonoff and Linnea Leino appear in Girl Picture by Alli Haapasalo, an official selection of the World Cinema: Dramatic Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Ilkka Saastamoinen. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited. Sundance Review: Alli Haapasalo’s ‘Girl Picture’ is a frank and funny look at the power of female friendship [Grade: B+]

Sundance Review: Alli Haapasalo’s ‘Girl Picture’ is a frank and funny look at the power of female friendship [Grade: B+]

Kevin L. Lee January 29, 2022
The need to be seen and how the pressure of society affects how you behave and color yourself is ever-present in Girl Picture. The script... Read More
Anamaria Vartolomei appears in Happening by Audrey Diwan, an official selection of the Spotlight section at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by IFC Films. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited. Sundance Review: Audrey Diwan’s Golden Lion winner ‘Happening’ is intense, visceral filmmaking at its best [Grade: A-]

Sundance Review: Audrey Diwan’s Golden Lion winner ‘Happening’ is intense, visceral filmmaking at its best [Grade: A-]

Kevin L. Lee January 26, 2022
Anne (Anamaria Vartolomei) is a brilliant Literature student. She’s at the top of her class, deep in her studies, and ready to pass her exams.... Read More
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