‘Villains’ Is Wicked Fun
When their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, a couple of wannabe thieves realize they aren’t the onlyContinue Reading
Category: Film Reviews
Lupita Nyong’o Is Horror’s Golden Girl In ‘Little Monsters’
While she’s slaying the screen – and box office records – with Jordan Peele’s Us, Lupita Nyong’o is also slaying zombiesContinue Reading
‘Teen Sprit’ Is An Energetic Escape
When a young girl enters a singing competition to break away from her rural life, she will find her ownContinue Reading
‘Daniel Isn’t Real’ Uses Horror to Examine Schizophrenia
It’s not hard to find metaphors for mental illness in the horror genre. You can examine The Shining‘s ghosts as a projection of Jack’s alcoholism,Continue Reading
‘Extra Ordinary’ is a Wonderful Ghostly (sort of) Romantic Comedy
What happens when a clairvoyant driving instructor takes on a demon-worshipping one-hit wonder? Hilarity, romance and a lot of ectoplasm.Continue Reading
‘The Curse of La Llorona’ Is More of the Same, Without the Energy
A social worker discovers a case of child abuse and neglect by a longterm client. After removing the children, sheContinue Reading
Jordan Peele Cements Himself As A Master Of Horror With ‘Us’
An idyllic vacation turns into a living nightmare when a family comes face to face with murderous versions of themselves.Continue Reading
SXSW, Here I Come! JRI Takes Austin
Check out my favorites list from my time at SXSW below. You may have seen the news on my Instagram,Continue Reading
My Favorite Super Bowl Film Spots
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark August 9th Words simply cannot express my excitement over this film. This wouldContinue Reading
Film Analysis with Ryan Hollinger
It’s no secret that I love YouTube and have for quite some time. The platform is such a wonderful wayContinue Reading
