Reviews, Interviews & Coverage
What ‘Severance’ Means To Me As A Gen Z Girl
In honor of Season 2 being released, editor-in-chief Leia Mendoza writes about how Severance’s impact on her coming of age years, helping her discover her career, and finding her voice.
‘American Spirit’ Is A Love Letter to Gen Z’s Growing Pains - Austin Film Festival (Review)
Christopher Yates’s American Spirit makes conversations about heartbreak and growing up feel raw and relatable, and is the beating heart behind one of our favorite films during Austin Film Festival.
Callie Carpinteri and Emma Parks Have All The Dirt On ‘Dirty Towel’ - Interview (Austin Film Festival 2024)
We sat down with the creative team of Dirty Towel at Austin Film Festival to talk about female-led discussions about sex, the generational gap between mothers and daughters, and genre-flipping screenplays.
Motherhood In Horror Elevates ‘The Beldham’ - Austin Film Festival Review (2024)
Angela Gulner’s The Beldham highlights the topic of motherhood in horror, and how giving up a part of yourself can form in a generational curse.
‘Sweetpea’ Is Here To Subvert The Murder Mystery Genre - Review
Ella Purnell's charming performance as a wallflower-turned killer in Starz and Sky's Sweetpea will have audiences at the edge of their seat and is guaranteed to be a hit this October.
‘My Old Ass’ Will Make You Feel Less Alone - Review
Megan Park's sophomore feature My Old Ass is a knockout with star performances from Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza, and how processing the loss of time can make us become closer to ourselves and the ones we love.
‘I Used To Be Funny’ Is A Triumphant Take on Recovery and Intergenerational Friendships - Review
Ally Pankiw’s I Used To Be Funny is a standout story about recovery and how intergenerational friendships can help us bring us back to ourselves.
Feathers McGraw is Back for Vengeance in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Feathers McGraw has one thing on his mind: vengeance. Wallace & Gromit’s next film, Vengeance Most Fowl is shaping up to be a fan favorite and a long awaited return to one of cinema’s top villains.
‘Manhunt’ - “Egún” Main Titles Singer Danielle Ponder Interview
We talked to with Manhunt’s main title singer, Danielle Ponder about her ten year journey with “Egún”, what she hopes Manhunt teaches the next generation, and playing guitar throughout her career.
It’s A Killer Vibe in ‘In A Violent Nature’ - Review
A love letter to the slasher genre, Chris Nash’s In A Violent Nature flips a switch on horror, giving audiences a look into the mind of an undead killer brought back to life.
'Challengers' Is A Pulsating, Electrifying Game of Desire - Review
Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers puts Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist at the forefront of a heated tennis match, which pulses on and off the court.
‘Manhunt’ - Cinematographer Robert Humphreys Interview
In our first interview, we sat down with Manhunt’s cinematographer Robert Humphreys to talk about filming a post-Civil War America, naturalistic lighting and framing, and working with Anthony Boyle on horseback riding scenes.
Fallout’s First Season Shows A Brighter Tomorrow for Television - Review
The first season of Fallout opens our eyes to land and vault dwellers, stellarly performances from Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins, and also pairing yellow and blue together in a futuristic jumpsuit.
The Music & Performances Keep Us Engaged in ‘The Greatest Hits’ - SXSW 2024 Review
Ned Benson’s The Greatest Hits is one of the sweetest films to come out so far in 2024, bridging the gap between grief and growth through music and companionship in Los Angeles.
The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit Is Prevalent in ‘Immaculate’ - SXSW 2024 Review
Sydney Sweeney’s performance in Immaculate cements her as our next scream queen in Michael Mohan’s latest film, and gives us a look into a dark demented Italian convent.
Time Is Of The Essence In 3 Body Problem’s Pilot - SXSW 2024 Review
We watched the world premiere of 3 Body Problem at SXSW 2024, and found ourselves counting down on the clock to know more about our next sci-fi obsession.
Let’s Ring in The New Millennium With ‘Y2K’ - SXSW 2024 Review
Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut Y2K bridges the gap between Gen Z and Millennial hysteria, and what could have happened when the clock struck 12:00 on New Year’s Eve 1999.
Andrew Scott Looks Haunting and Elusive in Netflix’s ‘Ripley’
Andrew Scott is giving us his take on Patricia Goldsmith’s iconic character, and it’s haunting, charming, and incredibly elusive already.
Our First Look at ‘I Saw The TV Glow’ Gives Us Jane Schoenbrun’s Newest Take on Horror
The first look at Jane Schoenbrun’s sophomore feature I Saw The TV Glow introduces us to Maddy and Owen, and what seems to be a descent into madness.
A Dog and A Robot Teach Us About Being Human in ‘Robot Dreams’ - Review
Pablo Berger’s Oscar-nominated Robot Dreams teaches us about what it really means to be human through the eyes of a dog and a robot.