Finding Her Voice: A Wrinkle in Time and Book Adaptations [Podcast]

Hello and welcome to TYF’s newest podcast series, Finding Her Voice. Joined by editor in chief Gabrielle Bondi and film and television writer AJ Caulfield, we’ve come together to highlight, celebrate and discuss films directed by women. From the very…

The Death of Stalin Movie Review: A biting and farcical satire

If anyone can turn the reign of an oppressive dictator into an uproarious farce, it’s Scottish writer/director Armando Iannucci (Veep, In the Loop). His latest project, a cynical political spoof, makes great strides in further cementing the filmmaker as one…

The Strangers: Prey at Night makes it hard to care [Review]

During my screening of The Strangers: Prey at Night, I noticed a young couple sitting in front of me. The girl was very scared and huddled close to her boyfriend, as a means of comfort and trust between the two.…

Early Man Review: A charming if slight treat

Fans of any form of animated film probably owe a thing or two to Aardman Studios and Nick Park. The British studio and writer/director are arguably responsible for bringing the joy and craftsmanship of stop-motion animation to the masses thanks…

Before We Vanish Movie Review

For years mankind has been obsessed with the question of whether or not there’s life to be discovered amongst the stars. Even more pressing is whether extraterrestrials would see humans as equals or enemies. Sometimes that question is played out…

The Importance of Recognizing Genre Cinema at The 2018 Oscars

The Academy Awards largely represent a vast disconnect between voting members and general audiences. While the nominated films are championed by various award bodies and critics alike, box office success rarely correlates with movies deemed as being “best picture” worthy.…

Humor Me Movie Review: A mess Jemaine Clement can’t save

Here’s a joke for you: Jemaine Clement and Elliot Gould agree to star in a micro-budget indie about a middle-aged guy who gets fired and dumped and has to move into his father’s retirement community where he gains a fresh…