Clarice Recap: Episode 9 pushes confrontations
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
““I need you to know what your silence can do.”
Clarice Recap: Episode 8 is a showcase for the series' strong writing
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“You’d be surprised how much our past trauma informs who we’re drawn to.”
A KNIGHT'S TALE AT 20: It's Called a Lance... Hello
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
This film is charming and so deeply uncynical in the most refreshing kind of way
Ani-May: YOUR NAME. finds beauty and magic in the universal teen experience
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
This month, we’re celebrating animation from Japan–better known as anime–by looking at some of our favorite works or ones we hope will provide new perspective.
You Can’t Sit With Us: That One Time..With the Sex Pact
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
It often feels like there’s nothing that encapsulates the teenage experience quite losing your virginity.
THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES is a family story with a teen soul
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
A remarkable piece of animation…funny, emotional, and truly made for weird kids and their vaguely normal parents.
Clarice Recap: Episode 7 explores daddy issues
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“Seeing the mother’s the nightmare.”
Clarice Recap: Episode 6 explores hidden traumas
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“You got the gold in manipulation.”
You Can’t Sit With Us: Wet Hot Teen Beach Party
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Teens without chaperones!
Split Decision: Kurosawa Week
In honor of what would have been his 111st (eleventy-first for you Tolkien readers) birthday on March 23, what is your favorite film directed by Akira Kurosawa?
Movies from My Hometown: Deliverance and Three Billboards offer false views of the South
by Emily Measar, Staff Writer
Each month, one of our writers will be sharing movies that were set and/or shot near where they have lived as a personal lens into these films…
SXSW 2021: BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION, THEM, THE FALLOUT
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
More dispatches from virtual SXSW 2021.
SXSW 2021: Selma Blair, Demi Lovato, and Kevin Smith docs
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
SXSW has a history of films, both narrative and documentary, about the music and film industry–and why should 2021 be any different.
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER doesn't connect with its familiar source story
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The Yellow Wallpaper is a feminist tale by way of showing the consequences of not taking women’s mental health seriously.
SXSW 2021: OFFSEASON brings horror vibes to the beach
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Marie and George’s deepest fears come true–they’re stuck on the island.
Clarice Recap: Episode 5 keeps defining its title character
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
“Sometimes remembering old wounds can feel like a warm bath.”
SXSW 2021: WOMEN IS LOSERS tackles serious topics while being fun
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Women Is Losers is about resilience and love, in all the best ways.
SXSW 2021: POTATO DREAMS OF AMERICA is a joyous ode to moms
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The film sits on a knife’s edge of tone, and it balances every aspect in the most enjoyable way possible.
Clarice Recap: Episode 4 wrestles with institutions
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Sneaking away from desk duty!
SXSW 2021 Preview: Emily's Flick Picks
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Emily shares her picks for the upcoming SXSW festival!