Pregnancy horror can be very hit-or-miss depending on who’s writing and directing. It’s undeniable when one of the most intimate women experiences is written by a man, and it’s hard not to feel disappointed with the lack of nuance. John…
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ review: A vibrant and powerful coming of age story
In Disney’s long history of iconic heroes, only a handful of princesses (and female characters in general) have exhibited agency and even fewer who had a movie dedicated to themselves. Thankfully, in the last 10 years, Disney has been slowly…
‘The Father’ review: A career best for Anthony Hopkins
Dementia has become an increasingly popular topic to tackle in film, particularly in 2020. At least six films last year featured the subject across multiple genres ranging from horror to documentaries. While all the films had their merits, Florian Zeller’s…
A Nightmare Wakes review: Every book lover’s worst nightmare
Writers and filmmakers love to latch onto Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s love story like it’s the ultimate tragic romance. A forbidden love between a 16-year-old and a married 21-year-old (which may or may not have been consummated in a…
Movie review: ‘Promising Young Woman’ turns into the genre it’s trying to critique
Content warning: This article mentions rape and discusses disturbing subject matter. One of the most tired narratives in cinema is the rape-revenge story. Films like I Spit on Your Grave and The Last House on the Left are infamous for their brutal rape scenes…
‘Evil Eye’ Movie review: Blumhouse’s newest film has wasted potential
On paper, Rajeev and Elan Dassani’s film, Evil Eye, has a fascinating premise. Featured in Amazon Prime’s Welcome to the Blumhouse series, Evil Eye features an almost entirely South Asian cast and a plot that teams up a mother and…
Rent-A-Pal Movie Review: Wil Wheaton Shines as a Creepy Mr. Rogers
Set in 1990, Rent-A-Pal centers on David (Brian Landis Folkins), a 40-year-old bachelor who desperately tries to escape the day-to-day routine of caring for his mother with dementia. He does so by participating in a videotape dating service—which functions like a 90’s…
