7 Surprisingly underrated horror sequels
Traditionally in film series, originals reign supreme. But every once in a while, a series surprises us with a sequel that even surpasses its predecessor. … Read the rest
My Blue Heaven: a criminally underrated comedy Good Fellas style
29 years ago, on August 17th Herbert Ross directed a stellar cast in underrated comedy My Blue Heaven. The 1990 film starred Steve Martin as … Read the rest
The Kitchen: A 70s crime drama where women rule
The Kitchen is a 70s crime drama which focuses on a theme that feels of great importance right now. The power of the female film … Read the rest
What Lies Beneath: A supernatural thriller with a surprising feminist message
Nineteen years ago this week director Robert Zemeckis created supernatural thriller What Lies Beneath. The movie’s one year shy of a bigger milestone. But worth … Read the rest
What sci fi horror Happy Death Day 2U taught me about grief
Sci-fi horror Happy Death Day 2U comes out on Blu Ray and DVD May 14th, coincidentally, right around Mothers Day. The release date made me … Read the rest
Avengers Endgame lessons that teach and inspire us
Endgame is the biggest movie in the world, universe, and any dimension both real and unseen. It’s the ultimate superhero movie, concluding a decades long … Read the rest
11 symbols in Us movie you may not have explored yet
Us is a movie rich in texture and layered meanings. One that is still being deciphered endlessly. But even with all the observations, theories, and … Read the rest
Chick Flick musical: A night of friendship & romantic comedies
With the world in so much turmoil right now, we’re all in need of a little reprieve. Cue new off Broadway musical, Chick Flick. The … Read the rest
Russian Doll Netflix: Exploring parallels to Breakfast at Tiffanys
Russian Doll Netflix. The new show created by Natasha Lyonne with Amy Poehler and a slew of writers (notably women) is perfect for binge watching. … Read the rest
Jessica Rothe’s Tree Gelbman: The coolest girl in horror
Happy Death Day 2U hits theaters in time for Valentines Day and Jessica Rothe is back as sassy Tree Gelbman. Of course, like any good … Read the rest