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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.
Aretha Franklin Respect Biopic Jennifer Hudson

What to Expect from the Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’

By Aurora Amidon 

Who doesn’t love the Queen of Soul?
Dune Chalamet

What to Expect from Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’

By Aurora Amidon 

Finally, ‘Dune’ might just get the cinematic treatment it deserves.
The Suicide Squad

What to Expect from ‘The Suicide Squad’

By Aurora Amidon 

Your favorite super-villains are back with a vengeance.

The Last Letter From Your Lover

What to Expect from the Netflix Romance ‘The Last Letter from Your Lover’

By Aurora Amidon 

Only the strongest will be able to watch the trailer without tearing up.
Succession Season 3

What to Expect from ‘Succession’ Season 3

By Aurora Amidon 

Your favorite evil corporate family is back, and this time they’re not stopping until someone bleeds.

The Bitter Tears Of Petra Von Kant

Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s Subversion of German Expressionism in ‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant’

By Aurora Amidon 

The 1971 masterpiece explores the complicated history of German cinema.
Candyman 2021

What to Expect from ‘Candyman’

By Aurora Amidon 

If the 1992 ‘Candyman’ scared you, the 2021 version will make sure you never sleep again.
How It Ends movie

What to Expect from the Apocalypse Comedy ‘How it Ends’

By Aurora Amidon 

Who knew the end of the world could be so upbeat?
Nocturnal Animals Amy Adams

The Ending of ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Explained

By Aurora Amidon 

What really happened to Susan and Edward in Tom Ford’s neo-noir?