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Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey Revives Riot Grrrl Ethos

This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Leoni Horton of Leoni Horton Movies. “That girl thinks she’s the Queen…

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Ken Loach’s Kes 1969: A Critical Film Review

Kes (1969) Director: Ken Loach Screenwriters: Barry Hines, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett Starring: David Bradley, Freddie Fletcher, Lynne Perrie, Colin Welland, Brian…

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From Ring to Screen: 10 Wrestlers Turned Actors

Professional wrestling has always been populated by larger-than-life personalities who perform for packed arenas while delivering scripted lines and exaggerated character work.…

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Bedelia (1946) Film Review: Unraveling a Noir Classic

Bedelia (1946) Director: Lance Comfort Screenwriters: Vera Caspery, Isadore Goldsmith, Herbert Victor Starring: Margaret Lockwood, Ian Hunter, Barry K. Barnes, Anne Crawford,…

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Shutter Island at 10: Scorsese’s Vision and Mental Illness

With director Martin Scorsese’s recent projects—most notably The Irishman—earning widespread awards and nominations, it’s timely to revisit one of his most enduring…

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Streaming Romance: Audience Reception of Modern Romantic Films

Netflix continues to expand its catalog across genres, but romantic films remain a particular focus. Search for “romance” on the platform and…

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Gretel and Hansel (2020) Movie Review

Gretel & Hansel (2020) Director: Oz Perkins Screenwriter: Rob Hayes, Oz Perkins Starring: Sophia Lillis, Sam Leakey, Alice Krige Gretel & Hansel…

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All Bong Joon-ho Films Ranked: From Debut to Parasite

Everyone is talking about Bong Joon-ho, and with good reason — he has reshaped contemporary cinema. Before 2019, outside dedicated film circles,…

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The Host (2006) Movie Review: Bong Joon-ho’s Monster Thriller

This article was originally published to SSP Thinks Film by Sam Sewell-Peterson. The Host (2006) Director: Bong Joon-ho Screenwriters: Bong Joon-ho, Ha…