Mary Beth McAndrews

Mary Beth McAndrews thinks found footage is good and will fight you if you say otherwise. When she's not writing, she's searching for Mothman with her two cats. Follow her on Twitter @mbmcandrews. (She/Her)
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How One Shot from ‘Host’ Encapsulates the Film’s Horror

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

You use Zoom. I use Zoom. We all use Zoom. So what happens when it becomes a vehicle for evil?

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The Multifaceted Career of Brendan Fraser

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

There is a Brendan Fraserssance on the horizon, which is overdue for this versatile performer.

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The Many Faces of Peter Stormare

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

Dive into the prolific and iconic career of character actor Peter Stormare.

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The Trouble With Memory and Control in The Works of Alex Garland

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

In examining his filmography, there is no denying Alex Garland’s fixation on the illusion of control, as well as the many faces and dimensions of control. 

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Sweet As Pie: Sink Your Teeth Into ‘Twin Peaks’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

From parodying melodrama to introducing us to strange alternate dimensions, the wild world of ‘Twin Peaks’ will keep you pressing play.

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‘Hannibal’ Is A Perfect Combination of Horror, Erotic Thriller, and Crime Drama

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

You won’t want to look away from exquisite corpses in ‘Hannibal.’

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Woman as Alien in Dorothy Arzner’s ‘Christopher Strong’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

In a single shot with a single dress, Dorothy Arzner is able to capture the tone of gender tensions of the 1930s.

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We’re Already Excited About Karyn Kusama’s ‘Dracula’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

Karyn Kusama’s films are complex, divisive, and beautiful which means she’ll bring a fresh, new perspective on the well-known tale.

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An Apple a Day Does Not Keep the Creepy Men Away in ‘Revenge’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

Much of the movie’s shocking and gorgeous imagery is centered around the protagonist’s body, but one of its most haunting shots involves a green apple and a single, creeping ant.