Will Ashton
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Will Ashton is a simple man. He enjoys reading, listening to smooth jazz, eating burritos, a nice drink amongst friends and, of course, the art of cinema. His writing can be found at The Playlist, CutPrintFilm, We Got This Covered, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, MovieBoozer, Monkeys Fighting Robots, Heroic Hollywood, Indiewire, HeyUGuys and elsewhere. He's also, you know, a writer for hire. Reach out. Say hello. Friend him on Facebook. He's actually pretty nice — if I do say so myself. One day, he'll become Jack Burton. Just you wait and see.

The Party’s Just Beginning Movie Review: Karen Gillan makes a promising directorial debut

Actress Karen Gillan has established herself in numerous genres. Between her work on Doctor Who, the Guardians of the Galaxy films, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Oculus, to name a handful of her most noteworthy screen performances, Gillan has…

The Christmas Chronicles Movie Review: Kurt Russell Plays Santa Claus, What More Do You Need To Know?

Kurt Russell plays Santa Claus in Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles. What more do you need to know? Honestly, that’s the gist of this particular festive tale.  There are no gimmicks. There are no hidden twists, nor are there any secret surprises.…

The Grinch Movie Review: You’re A Tedious One, Mr. Grinch

Christmas is swiftly upon us, and the season is about to get a whole lot greener. Not merely because Illumination Entertainment has released its new adaptation of The Grinch, but because it is going to make a whole lot of…

Kidding Review: “Green Means Go” and “Pusillanimous”

Jim Carrey is in the midst of transformation. The traditionally comedic actor, while often not afraid to showcase his dramatic chops, was typically quick to make us laugh. He would find the most ludicrous, nonsensical ways to draw laughs from…

Destination Wedding Movie Review: Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder shine in dark rom-com/anti-rom-com

Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder are far from strangers. The former ’90s superstars — both of whom have found late-period career revivals with the John Wick franchise and Netflix’s Stranger Things, respectively — have starred in three films together, including…

Searching Movie Review: An interconnected thriller on the interweb

Modern technology is a blessing and an omnipresent nightmare. Often, it depends on how you view it and, more importantly, how you use it. The Internet is rarely your friend, but it can be your ally — whether it’s searching…

Night Comes On Review: An Intimate, Intense Directorial Debut For Jordana Spiro

Actress-turned-filmmaker Jordana Spiro proves herself to be a natural storyteller and a captivating director with her first foray behind-the-camera, Night Comes On. Intense yet compassionate, invigorating and heartbreaking, it’s a surefire accomplishment that’s told gracefully and truthfully, which resonates with you…