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POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

THE AVENGERS: The Emma Peel Years (1965-1968)

Introduction The first three seasons of the ITV spy series The Avengers aired from 1961 to 1964. It was very popular in the UK, but...

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part III

Introduction If the first two acts of the Sherman Brothers’ story map their ascent within the Disney empire, then act three is what happens after...

WE’RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD’S FAIR (2022): Review

Introduction Jane Schoenbrun’s We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) offers an unnerving exploration of all things creepypasta. The film operates both as a...

THE CELLAR: A Review of the Atmospheric Horror Film

Introduction Written and directed by Brendan Muldowney, The Cellar is an atmospheric horror film about a family that moves into a strange old house. Replete...

DUAL (2022) Review: Sci-fi Satire Shines

Introduction  Writer-director Riley Stearns returns to pitch-black humor this time with a sci-fi twist, in Dual (2022). Featuring a binary performance from star Karen Gillan,...

THE AVIARY (2022) Review: A Solid Desert Thriller

A taut two-hander, The Aviary (2022) zooms in on two women’s attempted escape from a remote cult compound. While the film doesn’t reinvent the...

SQUEAL: A Review Of Aik Karapetian’s Dark Fairy Tale

Aik Karapetian’s dark fairy tale feature, Squeal, is as elegantly layered as it is disturbing. With a sophisticated touch, the film explores heavy concepts...