★★★★★ As far as quintessential Halloween movies go, other than maybe Hocus Pocus, and the titular masked babysitter slasher, it really doesn’t get much better than Trick ‘r Treat. Writer/director/creator Michael Dougherty revealed an obsession for Halloween and his early inspirations for making an avenging mascot during a Q&A celebrating the 30th birthday of his … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Trick ‘r Treat
Brooklyn Horror 2026: Roma Elastica
★ Queer films and filmmaking need to be applauded, especially given how difficult it is to even get a film made in the first place. That said, filmmaker Bertrand Mandico (After Blue) is really not my cup of tea. While he makes visually enticing films, they are often strictly running on vibes over any true … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Roma Elastica
Brooklyn Horror 2026: Slay
★★★★ A queer horror slasher scratches a kind of niche itch that, when executed well, makes for a memorably perfect burst of cinema. Slay, not to be confused with 2024's vampire drag queen romp, fits this bill immaculately. A gloriously ridiculous horror comedy is just what the doctor ordered, especially given its campy send-up that … Continue reading Brooklyn Horror 2026: Slay
TV Review: Haunted Hotel – Season 2
Welcome back to the Undervale Hotel! Netflix's surprisingly tender ode to horror, Haunted Hotel, returns for a spooky sophomore outing. This time, it's loaded with even more movie references and enough hilarious spooky hijinks perfect for October. Wickedly smart and utterly ridiculous, Haunted Hotel puts the horror in Netflix's animation lineup with a nostalgic glee. … Continue reading TV Review: Haunted Hotel – Season 2
Theater Review: Oh, Mary!
Welcome to the Thunderfuck Administration! Oh, Mary! is a farcical delight that revels in the incredible comic timing of underrated drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck. The play is brilliantly written and constructed, building towards gradual payoffs that are extremely satisfying to watch unfold. Additionally, the entire ensemble contributes to the greater whole, becoming a cohesive unit … Continue reading Theater Review: Oh, Mary!
Film Review: Practical Magic 2
★★★★ Who’s ready for a midnight margarita? After almost three decades, we finally get a sequel to Practical Magic, and it’s just as charming and adorable as expected. Against all odds, Practical Magic 2 understands exactly why audiences fell in love with the Owens women in the first place, delivering a legacy sequel filled with … Continue reading Film Review: Practical Magic 2
Film Review: Coyote vs. Acme
★★★★★ Coyote vs. Acme drops an anvil on the competition, easily becoming one of the best live-action/animation hybrids in years. As someone who grew up on Looney Tunes and Space Jam, I have been waiting for another theatrical movie that utilizes these crazy cartoons to their fullest potential. Two years ago, The Day the Earth … Continue reading Film Review: Coyote vs. Acme
Film Review: Buddy
★★★★★ As a baby of the 90s, television geared towards kids of that era has such a specific look and feel. Between Barney, Blues Clues, and Gullah Gullah Island, the hybrid worlds where anthropomorphic animals and humans coexisted together while teaching life lessons, often through song, were a comforting oddity well before the days of … Continue reading Film Review: Buddy
Film Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
★★★★★ If you thought SCREAM was meta, just wait for Camp Miasma! Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is the latest horror film from acclaimed director Jane Schoenbrun. Given the ambiguous, metaphorical nature of their previous film, I Saw the TV Glow, it was difficult to manage expectations. That title proved very divisive among … Continue reading Film Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Film Review: Camp Rock 3
★★★ We (still) rock? Yes, it may be a jaw-dropping sixteen years since we last visited in 2010's Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, but this three-quel makes a solid case for reopening the comforting musical franchise for a whole new generation. In the years since, original stars Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers trio Nick, … Continue reading Film Review: Camp Rock 3