When I was a freshman in college, I took a number of electives focused on philosophy and sociology. One of them featured a professor who, as an… Read more “Art in a Time of Pandemic”
Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) and the Horror of Existence
What can I say about this movie? It’s a shock, I think. It’s one of those movies you can’t prepare for, walking in innocently expecting a horror… Read more “Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) and the Horror of Existence”
Commission: “I’ll Be Your Stars”
In 2012, my sister Marlena Frank decided to finally start putting her world-building to the test be writing fiction. I was proud of her, but I knew… Read more “Commission: “I’ll Be Your Stars””
Ari Aster's Hereditary (2018) and Weird Horror
This is part two of my series analyzing Ari Aster’s horror films Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019). You can find the master list here, but you don’t… Read more “Ari Aster's Hereditary (2018) and Weird Horror”
Review: “Retch” at the 2020 Women in Horror Film Festival
I’m lucky to live in Atlanta, Georgia — home of The Walking Dead, southern gothic author Flannery O’Connor, and the film capital of the East Coast. We’re… Read more “Review: “Retch” at the 2020 Women in Horror Film Festival”
Review: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty is sometimes off-putting but always honest. It’s a book I’ve been eyeing for… Read more “Review: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty”
Review: V-Wars (2019)
V-Wars is a Netflix original series that debuted in November of this year. It has 9 episodes total and follows a the challenged faced by two friends,… Read more “Review: V-Wars (2019)”
Review: Terror Road (2019)
Directed by Brian Shephard, short film Terror Road (2019) is a throwback to 80s horror in a good way. It’s got a simple premise based on folklore… Read more “Review: Terror Road (2019)”
2020 Festival: Callanwolde Artist Market
I’m excited to return to the beautiful Callanwolde mansion in a few days for the annual Callanwolde Artist Market. Last year was my debut there, and this… Read more “2020 Festival: Callanwolde Artist Market”
Review: Knives Out (2020)
It’s been a stellar time for film, and Rian Johnson’s Knives Out is one more in a string of quality new media. Sporting an ensemble cast, decadent… Read more “Review: Knives Out (2020)”
