The Ending of ‘Nope’ Explained
At its core, Jordan Peele's latest horror film is a shrewd commentary on Hollywood exploitation. Read More
February 7, 2023
Aurora Amidon
Aurora Amidon spends her days running the Great Expectations column and trying to convince people that Hostel II is one of the best movies of all time. Read her mostly embarrassing tweets here: @aurora_amidon.
The Ending of ‘Donnie Darko’ Explained
One of the most complex portrayals of time travel in film history, the ending of 'Donnie Darko' is filled with… Read More
December 22, 2022
The Ending of ‘Fight Club’ Explained
In which one of cinema's most iconic final shots is more than just a bad-ass image. Read More
December 9, 2022
‘Falling for Christmas’ Invites Audiences to Fall in Love With Lindsay Lohan All Over Again
In her return to the rom-com, Lindsay Lohan excels in a heartwarming, delightfully predictable Christmas flick. Read More
November 18, 2022
Netflix’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Is One of the Most Harrowing War Movies Since ‘Come and See’
The newest adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s acclaimed 1929 novel sees war at its most chilling. Read More
October 29, 2022
Another Lackluster Stephen King Adaptation, ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ Rings Empty
Not a call worth answering. Read More
October 7, 2022
‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ Is a Hasty, Disappointing Adaptation of a Popular Novel
Netflix's 'Luckiest Girl Alive' undermines an exceptional plot with rushed filmmaking. Read More
October 6, 2022
The Ending of ‘Barbarian’ Explained
In addition to being a downright terrifying horror flick, 'Barbarian' shrewdly explores themes of abuse and trauma. Read More
September 9, 2022
‘Barbarian’ Is a Relentlessly Terrifying Horror Feat That Will Keep You Guessing
There's one thing you can be sure of when watching this new horror movie: you have no idea what comes… Read More
September 7, 2022