There’s no way Amazon Studios could have predicted they would release Nash Edgerton’s Gringo on the same day hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli was sentenced to seven years in prison for securities fraud. Shkreli—nicknamed the “Pharma Bro”—swiftly became one of…
The Death of Stalin Movie Review: A biting and farcical satire
If anyone can turn the reign of an oppressive dictator into an uproarious farce, it’s Scottish writer/director Armando Iannucci (Veep, In the Loop). His latest project, a cynical political spoof, makes great strides in further cementing the filmmaker as one…
The Strangers: Prey at Night makes it hard to care [Review]
During my screening of The Strangers: Prey at Night, I noticed a young couple sitting in front of me. The girl was very scared and huddled close to her boyfriend, as a means of comfort and trust between the two.…
For Your Consideration: Everything Sucks!
Ah, nostalgia – the theme which numerous series these days are based on. Seeing the kind of world we live in today, it’s no wonder so many people are craving the past. In this current climate of open misogyny, having…
Foxtrot Movie Review: A surreal look at loss and life
According to director Samuel Maoz, his film, Foxtrot, captures the bleeding soul of Israel. They moments are caught in a dance (a foxtrot if you will) with war, and every generation starts at the same point again. Whether it’s the…
52FilmsbyWomen 2018: Please Give [Column]
Film writer AJ Caulfield has taken the #52FilmsbyWomen pledge, where she will watch one movie directed by a women per week throughout 2018. Here on The Young Folks, AJ reflects on the films she’s viewed — including female-directed classics and…
An old friend returns in first trailer for Disney’s Christopher Robin
Walt Disney Pictures has released the teaser trailer for Christopher Robin. The film is expected to be released in theaters on August 3, 2018. The trailer runs just over a minute. The cartoons have historically featured Christopher Robin as a child…