Ciara Wardlow

Ciara Wardlow is a human being who writes about movies and other things. Sometimes she tries to be funny on Twitter.
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Introducing the Science Martyr

By Ciara Wardlow 

Believe it or not, ‘Venom’ and ‘The Shape of Water’ have something in common.

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6 Filmmaking Tips From Ruben Fleischer

By Ciara Wardlow 

Advice from the director who brought you the postapocalyptic pro tips of ‘Zombieland.’

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Fun Fact: Janet from ‘The Good Place’ is the Actual Best

By Ciara Wardlow 

Defining Janet may be hard, but appreciating her is easy.

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6 Filmmaking Tips From Malcolm D. Lee

By Ciara Wardlow 

The ensemble comedy master behind ‘The Best Man’ and ‘Girls Trip’ shares advice on making it in Hollywood.

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Three Types of Orphan Protagonists and Why We Love Them

By Ciara Wardlow 

As a parent, all the odds (read: plot devices) are against you.

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Michael Moore

By Ciara Wardlow 

Love him or hate him, one of the most (in)famous documentary filmmakers today has some damn good advice to share.

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‘A Simple Favor’ and That Whole Lesbian Psycho Thing

By Ciara Wardlow 

How an overplayed trope with disturbing implications has real-life consequences.

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6 Filmmaking Tips From Paul Feig

By Ciara Wardlow 

Advice from the comedy master behind ‘Freak and Geeks,’ ‘Bridesmaids,’ and ‘Spy.’

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Lies The Movies Tell You

By Ciara Wardlow 

You’ve heard the camera adds ten pounds, but did you know that the mirror is a liar?