A Novel Concept: CRIMSON PEAK
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The marketing did lie to us.
You Can't Sit With Us: Killing Boys and Girls
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
All of which is to say that this month, with the spooky season upon us, I thought it would be a good time to talk about teen horror flicks.
Only Spoilers in This Article: Unraveling the mystery in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
The stunning conclusion to the mystery of who killed Tim Kono was absolutely spectacular.
A Novel Concept: THE SHAPE OF WATER
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
In some ways the novelization of The Shape of Water it’s a more sanitized version of the story from the film.
DASHCAM embraces digital tools for film storytelling
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Dashcam is a tight, thrilling ride that uses technology to play with sanity and perception.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episodes 3.12 and 3.13 bring season 3 to a close
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
All alien hands are on deck!
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.11 “2 Become 1” welcomes us to alien spaces
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
We are truly in the final windup of Roswell, New Mexico season three and I feel like it’s really hitting its stride.
KNOCKING is a gripping thriller about gaslighting
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Knocking is a slow-burn Swedish thriller about a traumatized woman who hears a knocking above her apartment.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.10 “Angels of the Silences” promises a strong end to the season
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
I’m so very grateful for it as we start winding down the season, but the plot starts to really thicken.
Have No Fear: Dan Fogelman's PITCH in Retrospect
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
…it’s deeply unfortunate, at least to me, that Pitch seems to live in the shadow of This Is Us. Especially, when the former was a much more interesting and emotionally complex exploration of gender, race, and relationships.
You Can't Sit With Us: Sexy, Cute, and Popular to Boot
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Even if the sports have modernized, the perception of them in media and in high schools around the country hasn’t changed all that much. All of which leads me into talking about teenage sports movies, through two of the most iconic: Friday Night Lights and Bring It On.
Roswell, New Mexico continues to weave it's stories in episodes 7, 8 and 9!
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
I simply don’t have the words, but I will do my best. It’s the only thing I can really do, as Roswell, New Mexico slips and further and further away from the things that made me really love the series: character.
BEST SELLERS is a comfortcore movie
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
So, the first thing you’ll notice about Best Sellers is that it was, in large part, produced by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. Which… was a very odd thing to see. A
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.06 “Bittersweet Symphony” accelerates the season
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Roswell, New Mexico has a villain problem, and I’m hoping Jones ends up being a more satisfying one than his predecessors.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.05 “Killing Me Softly with His Song” sets the table for the future
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Occasionally, the way that stories are told on television necessitates episodes where everything that happens in them is simply because it’s all set up for the future.
ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING is a slick blend of comedy and murder mystery
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Only Murders in the Building truly lends itself to the fun nature of its marketing and promo material in a way that seems kind of rare.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.04 explores death, resurrection, and “alien club”
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
You know, I didn’t actually think we’d solve the mystery of whose funeral Maria was seeing this early. But um… wow?
You Can't Sit With Us: Justice For Teen Girls Who Read
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
I wanted to use this particular column to talk about movies that were adapted from material also made for teens.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.03 leaves much to be desired for upcoming shows
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
Very curious what kind of havoc the actual alien “savior” will wreak on the unsuspecting town of Roswell, New Mexico.
ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - Episode 3.02 has way too much character business
by Emily Maesar, Staff Writer
One of my biggest issues with Roswell, New Mexico is how much plot often gets stuffed into each of its 42 minute episodes