Kristen Reid

Film student and serial binge watcher. Daughter of Mother Suspiriorum.
Wet Hot American Summer

How Camp Camaraderie Saved ‘Wet Hot American Summer’

By Kristen Reid 

After harsh weather threatened to ruin Wet Hot American Summer, living in close quarters led to the development of strong bonds between the film’s cast and gave the absurdist comedy some unexpected truth.

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What’s the Deal with the ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Sequel?

By Kristen Reid 

‘Call Me By Your Name’ was a huge hit, but will we ever get the sequel we’ve been promised?

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Dance and Horror: ‘Climax’ Joins the Canon

By Kristen Reid 

After a troupe gets inadvertently drugged, dance and violence come together in Gaspar NoĆ©’s latest shocker, ‘Climax’.

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‘Good Girls’ Finds Strength in Flawed Women

By Kristen Reid 

The NBC drama thrives when exploring the female experience and the strength of friendship.

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‘Killing Eve’ Returns: What’s Next For Villanelle?

By Kristen Reid 

The first trailer for Season 2 of hit thriller answers some of our biggest questions.

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Investigating the Use of Smartphones in Popular Movies

By Kristen Reid 

Watch a video essay that examines the surprisingly minor use of smartphones in last year’s biggest movies.