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‘Hereditary’ vs. ‘Midsommar’: bearing the burden | Misunderstood Media

Emma Holtmann November 2, 2023
Think of the most horrifying nightmare you’ve ever had. One that woke you up in a cold sweat and freaked you out so bad that you couldn’t even enjoy your delectable morning bowl of Lucky Charms. That right there? That nightmare is Ari Aster’s wet dream. He’s sick, twisted and brilliant.
Actress Ana de Armas, shown at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, stars in the drama “Knives out,” which was released in theaters Wednesday. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE

Review: “Knives Out” spectacularly exceeds expectations

Nathan Lederman December 3, 2019
With an incredibly talented ensemble, a surprisingly witty script and a genuinely enthralling mystery, “Knives Out” exceeds all of the expectations set by its by-the-numbers trailer. 
New Netflix drama “Unbelievable,” which is based off the true story of a sexual assault victim and the investigation into her case, began streaming on Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Netflix’s “Unbelievable” miniseries tells the truth of a crime

Zoe Allen September 16, 2019
Netflix’s latest original series, “Unbelievable” debuted Friday, immediately making a poignant statement about the reality of sexual violence. The show, which stars Toni Collette, Merritt Wever and Kaitlyn Dever is based on the true story of a teenage sexual assault victim and the investigations that followed her accusation. The creator, writer and director of the series, Susannah Grant, stopped by the Boston Harbor Hotel a day before the show’s release on the last leg of her press tour. 
Dan Gilroy’s new drama and mystery film, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” features Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo and is out now on Netflix. COURTESY OF CLAUDETTE BARIUS/ NETFLIX MEDIA CENTER

REVIEW: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is the revenge of the forgotten artist

Anders Larson February 3, 2019
The new Netflix original “Velvet Buzzsaw” uses horror to convey that art is a communication between souls, a narrative that can only be experienced internally.
Vin Diesel as Xander Cage in xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE by Paramount Pictures and Revolution Studios

REVIEW: Action-packed “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” disappoints in characters, dialogue and overall quality

Johnathan D. Kindall January 22, 2017

During months swamped with high-brow award contenders, action films can often serve as a fun and mindless escape, but even with that sentiment in mind, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” is not worth the...

Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette star in "Miss You Already." PHOTO COURTESY NICK WALL

REVIEW: Audiences happily bid adieu to “Miss You Already”

Mariel Cariker November 6, 2015

Given the title, it’s clear that director Catherine Hardwicke’s new film “Miss You Already” is not a happy picture. The movie tells the tale of two best friends, Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly...

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