Author: Laurie Coker

‘Boy Kills World’ makes no bones about what viewers will get, as it’s right there in the title. The title character (Bill Skarsgård) is mute, stemming from childhood trauma when he saw his sister get killed by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen) in an annual event called The Culling. The boy went into exile… Continue reading ‘Boy Kills World’: Satisfies Bloodlust with Style

Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ is a gripping and immersive cinematic experience that plunges viewers into a nightmarish vision of a war-torn America. Set against the backdrop of a second Civil War, pitting citizens against each other based on state allegiances, the film follows a group of journalists led by veteran photojournalist Lee, portrayed with haunting… Continue reading Civil War: a nightmarish vision of a war-torn America

Back at SXSW 2023, ‘The Long Game’ teed off to an unexpected hole-in-one, captivating a Paramount Theater-filled audience with its underdog sports narrative set against the backdrop of 1950s West Texas. Directed by Jose Quintana, the film paints a poignant portrait of Latino students navigating the challenges of the era, all through the lens of… Continue reading ‘The Long Game’: A Hole-in-One Triumph

‘Resistance: They Fought Back’ is an essential, illuminating, and captivating documentary that shatters misconceptions about Jewish passivity during the Holocaust. We’ve all heard of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, but most people have no idea how widespread and prevalent Jewish resistance to Nazi barbarism was. Instead, it’s widely believed “Jews went to their deaths like sheep… Continue reading Resistance: They Fought Back: a revealing documentary that shatters misconceptions

‘Scoop,’ Netflix’s take on the BBC’s interview with Prince Andrew, endeavors to capture the essence of one of the most pivotal moments in recent journalistic history. With meticulous attention to detail, the film recreates the interview with striking accuracy, from Prince Andrew’s awkward defenses to Emily Maitlis’s unflinching questioning. Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Maitlis is… Continue reading Scoop: Netflix misses the mark