I began my college career as a psychology major, and I have an AA in social science. Therefore, I am qualified to treat mental health issues…not at all. Whatsoever. Buuut I believe in the power of movies. It’s been proven that humor helps with anxiety and depression, so here are ten horror comedies that madeContinue reading “Horror Cinematherapy: 10 Comedies to Ease Your Depression”
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Horror Cinematherapy: 10 Gettin Shit Done Movies to Ease Your Anxiety
I began my college career as a psychology major, and I have an AA in Social Science. Therefore, I am qualified to treat mental health issues…not at all. Whatsoever. Buuut I once read an article about how the movie The Martian is good for anxiety because Matt Damon’s character puts aside his problems in orderContinue reading “Horror Cinematherapy: 10 Gettin Shit Done Movies to Ease Your Anxiety”
‘Mary’: More Like ‘Meh-ry’
We open with a title card about a witch coming to steal kids at sea, and move on to Sarah (Emily Mortimer) being held by the police, who speculate “God only knows what happened out there.” Sarah is dehydrated and bruised, and her husband David (Gary Oldman) is conspicuously absent, though their daughters Lindsey (StefanieContinue reading “‘Mary’: More Like ‘Meh-ry’”
The Dead Don’t Die is Darn Delightful!
A small town is forced to deal with a zombie apocalypse. We have the law: Chief Cliff (Bill Murray), Ronnie (Adam Driver), and Mindy (Chloë Sevigny). We have the store owners: hardware guy Hank (Danny Glover) and gas “and stuff” proprietor Bobby (Caleb Landry Jones). We have a trio of kids in juvie: Geronimo (JahiContinue reading “The Dead Don’t Die is Darn Delightful!”
Amanda Sidoti’s Voodoo Bath and Apothecary is Stunning!
I first became acquainted with Amanda through a horror group on Facebook. We kept in touch, and I wanted to promote her awesome home business. The following is an interview between her and me, via Messenger, since we live in different states: Q: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A: K wantedContinue reading “Amanda Sidoti’s Voodoo Bath and Apothecary is Stunning!”
Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’: Terrifying, Funny, and Provocative–Sorry, I Wrote an Essay (not sorry)
Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) is a young Black man who’s wary about meeting his white girlfriend Rose’s (Allison Williams) super-rich family for the first time. Her parents (Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford) seem friendly and welcoming. However, Chris is in over his head as a gathering takes place with a sinister purpose in store for him. TheContinue reading “Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’: Terrifying, Funny, and Provocative–Sorry, I Wrote an Essay (not sorry)”
‘Cello’ is Subtle but Powerful
Korean movie, AKA Chello hongmijoo ilga salinsagan. Mi-ju (Hyun-Ah Sung) is a music professor recovering from a car accident in which her friend Tae-yeon (Da-an Park) was killed. Her life takes a turn for the worse after listening to a cassette tape of Tae-yeon and her playing music. Her family is disintegrating, from her sister-in-law Kyung-ranContinue reading “‘Cello’ is Subtle but Powerful”
Park Ky-hyeong’s ‘Acacia’ is Gorgeous and Melancholy
Korean movie. Mi-sook (Shim Hye-jin) and Do-il (Jin-geun Kim) are a married couple who are having trouble conceiving a child. They adopt an artistic loner named Jin-sung (Oh-bin Mun). He adjusts fairly well, with the help of his adopted parents, Do-il’s father, and new friend Min-jee (Na-yoon Jeong)—though he seems to think the acacia treeContinue reading “Park Ky-hyeong’s ‘Acacia’ is Gorgeous and Melancholy”
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