All Cheerleaders Die is a solid addition to the horror/comedy genre and is worth a viewing if you’re a fan of high school-based movies, revenge plots and black comedies.
Read More »‘Sailor Moon Crystal’ is a faithful, action-packed relaunch of the franchise
I highly recommend Sailor Moon Crystal to those who are fans of the Sailor Moon franchise in general and those of you who just enjoy fun, action packed, story packed series.
Read More »Sailor Moon is back and remains as important as ever
Sailor Moon is back in two new forms for everyone to enjoy, and it remains as important and relevant as ever.
Read More »Frozen | Review
"Frozen" tries really hard to present two strong, independent female characters and I respect that. But I still couldn’t bring myself to love this movie even though I wanted to.
Read More »Grabbers │Review
'Grabbers' is a fun and likable comedy-horror/sci-fi hybrid that fans of this genre in general, and Shaun of the Dead in particular, will definitely appreciate.
Read More »The Conjuring
'The Conjuring' has everything that I look for when going into a horror film – relatable characters, strong writing, a balance between the male and female lead and a suspenseful atmosphere that lasts the entire film.
Read More »Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger – Review
Overall, 'Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger' is a successful novel in both its plot and narrative structure. I look forward to reading more from Guy Adams and recommend this to any reader who enjoys horror, dark humor and crime fiction, especially when they're all mixed together.
Read More »Fringe: The Zodiac Paradox – Review
'The Zodiac Paradox,' based on the hit TV series 'Fringe,' is quite the successful companion to the show that also works well on its own.
Read More »Evil Dead – Review
I'll give the remake of 'Evil Dead' this much: it sure was pretty, visually. However, this incarnation lacks female strength and focuses instead on how vulnerable and weak women are.
Read More »Invoking the Original ‘Evil Dead’
In anticipation of the upcoming remake of the original Evil Dead, it seemed only fitting that I write one of my feminist, analytical essays of the original version by Sam Raimi.
Read More »Oz: The Great and Powerful – Review
A step forward from 2010’s Alice in Wonderland, Oz: The Great and Powerful is able to mix beautiful cinematography with a well-constructed story and well-developed characters. Where Alice failed, Oz comes on strong and is an example of what Disney should continue to do if the company decides to continually remake the classic …
Read More »Grrrl Power: Why Female Superheroes Matter
Within superhero mythology there exists room for women to exhibit just as much power as men and be celebrated as well. Whether it’s Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Raven from Teen Titans, female superheroes are able to hold their own against powerful male (and female) super villains that threaten the world they vow to protect.
Read More »Buffy the Vampire Slayer is still one of the best examples of a strong female hero
Buffy is one of the best examples of women in power, in this writer’s opinion, because Buffy isn’t a muscular, marine operative. She’s a high school sophomore.
Read More »Laurie Strode in ‘Halloween’ – There’s Nothing to be Scared of
Laurie Strode in Halloween is another of the most remarkable final girls in horror cinema. Perfectly portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis (whose mother was no stranger to the genre), Laurie has the traits that one looks for when evaluating the well put together final girl.
Read More »Kirsty Cotton in ‘Hellraiser’: a strong yet relatable heroine
What I love about Hellraiser is that while sure, Kirsty is given a love interest he doesn't serve much of a purpose. He doesn't drive the narrative. That is left to Kirsty, and he doesn't seem to be able to aid the heroine in any way throughout the film.
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