by Paislee House, Film Critic In his sophomore feature, writer/director Trey Edward Shults proves he is not only a young filmmaker to watch but a master of tension on screen. Shults’ first f... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic “Wonder Woman” is many things. It is a superhero film, a love story, a coming-of-age tale and a movie that gives voice to women in a genre in which they are sev... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Written and directed by Edgar Wright, “Baby Driver” is an A+ example of why Wright is so beloved in the action-comedy world. With films like “Scott Pilgrim vs.... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic After a 15-year hiatus, Ridley Scott decided to revamp his “Alien” franchise with a new set of films. This year’s “Alien: Covenant” is the second installment in... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic James Gunn’s second installment of the beloved “Guardians of the Galaxy” series is one hell of a ride. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is full of action, color... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Many movies exist about explorers in search of treasure or lost civilizations, and in many respects, “The Lost City of Z” is just another one of these movies. H... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic It’s hard to pin down exactly what it is Nacho Vigalondo’s “Colossal” is trying to say, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The movie starts with a dysfunct... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic “Your Name” was a 2016 release in Japan but hit U.S. theaters April 7. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, “Your Name” is a story filled with laughs and heartfelt... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic Much like life itself, “Life” is, at times, hard to watch and full of disappointment. “Life,” which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson and Ryan Reynolds, i... Read more
by Paislee House, Film Critic In what is almost a shot-for-shot remake of the 1991 animated film, the new, live-action “Beauty and the Beast” somehow manages to be a disappointment. The best... Read more