★★★ Writer/director Meredith Alloway's feature debut, aptly named Forbidden Fruits, takes obvious inspiration from some of the best in 90s teen bitch-movies (see: The Craft, Heathers, Jawbreaker). Does it live up to the bold names of what came before? Just to get it out of the way immediately, no, definitely not. But they certainly give … Continue reading Film Review: Forbidden Fruits
Sundance 2025: Hal & Harper
Hilarious up-and-comer Cooper Raiff returns to Sundance with his indie sensibilities channeled through a deeply emotional season of television. Give a warm welcome to Hal & Harper, Raiff's bittersweet dramedy that charts decades of fractured family history and complex sibling dynamics. In a surprising development, the two leads, played by series creator Raiff (Cha Cha … Continue reading Sundance 2025: Hal & Harper
Film Review: Look Both Ways
★★ I absolutely adore Lili Reinhart in CW’s Riverdale, and she was a true highlight in films like Hustlers and Chemical Hearts. Now, romantic dramedy Look Both Ways calls on Reinhart to approach adulthood through two different perspectives that could lead to similar outcomes. While the concept behind this Netflix movie is charming and delightful, … Continue reading Film Review: Look Both Ways