★★★★ The Walking Dead single-handedly revitalized the zombie subgenre of horror in the 2010s, but since then, many of them have felt a bit copy and paste. Rarely do we see a post-apocalyptic story that either changes the game, or feels different enough from what came before to leave its own unique stamp. Enter: We … Continue reading Film Review: We Bury the Dead
Film Review: Cleaner
★★★★ (Written by Intern, Miranda Zampogna) Cleaner catapults a fun toe-curling experience, albeit one with a washed third act. Martin Campbell’s latest action thriller centers on Joanna “Joey” Locke (Daisy Ridley), a down-and-out window cleaner with a troubled past as an ex-soldier. She and her autistic brother, Michael, find themselves thrust into a high-stakes terrorist … Continue reading Film Review: Cleaner
Film Review: Magpie
★★★★ (Written by Intern, Sean Barry) In an age where gender roles are in constant upheaval, Magpie shines as a fresh take on the classic relationship infidelity drama. A small cast of captivating performances bring to life a fiendishly clever screenplay, depicting a believably struggling marriage to tremendous effect. With women taking control of their … Continue reading Film Review: Magpie
Film Review: The Marsh King’s Daughter
★★★★ (Written by Intern, Kali Coogan) Need to heal some deep childhood trauma? A rifle and the wilderness is surely the key to a solution in tense thriller The Marsh King's Daughter. Based on Karen Dionne's bestselling novel, the story delves into an intricate web of family dynamics, redemption, and a haunting specter of a … Continue reading Film Review: The Marsh King’s Daughter
Film Review: Chaos Walking
★★★★ The next big young-adult film series may be on the horizon. Chaos Walking blends dated ideas about gender dynamics with thrilling, intricately-staged set pieces. An exciting ensemble cast led by a naive, energetic performance from Tom Holland keeps the film from ever dragging. Undoubtedly, the sci-fi action thriller shares DNA with other big YA … Continue reading Film Review: Chaos Walking