Contributor Katherine McLaughlin

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Review

Monsters and Men

by Katherine McLaughlin

John David Washington is a cop struggling to come to terms with systematic racism in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s debut feature.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Ghost Stories

by Katherine McLaughlin

Martin Freeman heads up this unnerving horror compendium from writer/directors Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Victoria & Abdul

by Katherine McLaughlin

Judi Dench reprises her role as Queen Victoria in this touching study of later-life depression.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Patti Cake$

by Katherine McLaughlin

Danielle Macdonald announces herself in storming fashion in this spirited film about finding your voice.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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First Person

Lizzie Borden reflects on her vital feminist sci-fi Born in Flames

by Katherine McLaughlin

The American director discusses the issues at the heart of her newly remastered 1983 film.
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Not Movies

American Gods ‘The Bone Orchard’ review – Bold and bloody television

by Katherine McLaughlin

Blood Sugar Sex Magik!
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If You Like...

How Raw channels the bloody coming of age of Ginger Snaps

by Katherine McLaughlin

Both films express a uniquely female concern through visceral imagery.
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Review

City of Tiny Lights

by Katherine McLaughlin

Riz Ahmed’s acting talents are wasted in this needlessly convoluted noir thriller.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Trailers

Bong Joon-ho’s Okja gets a mysterious first-look teaser

by Katherine McLaughlin

The director’s Tilda Swinton-starring latest looks at the bond between man and animal.
Trailers

Watch the first trailer for Ana Lily Amirpour’s The Bad Batch

by Katherine McLaughlin

The director of A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is back with a bang.

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