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“Revenge” has enough shock value and blood-curdling sequences to quench any amount of potent thirst; it’s not a ride you’ll soon forget.

Film, Most Popular, Next Best PictureJacey AldredgeMay 15, 2018film, revenge, matilda lutz, horror, me too, feminism, thriller, blood, french, next best picture, npbComment

Award Shows & Social Commentary (Next Best Picture)

[This article originally ran on Next Best Picture's awards site on March 10, 2018. For the full article or to check out more of my work for their site, visit here]

Film, Editor's Picks, Next Best PictureJacey AldredgeMay 15, 2018awards season, film, reviews, blog, next best picture, nbp, thoughtsComment

Is She or Isn't She? — Steven Soderbergh's Newest Experimental Film is a Woman's Worst Nightmare

A stripped down psychological thriller supported with claustrophobic cinematography and strong performances, “Unsane” will keep you buzzing with abrasive anxiety for days.

"Tomb Raider" Reboot is Elevated by a Captivating Alicia Vikander, but Not Much Else

The video game adaptation adds depth and emotional integrity to the Lara Croft name, but lacks in its main component— SFX.

"Annihilation" is Ethereal and Complex in All its Glory

Alex Garland's sophomore project is a tour de force of what sci-fi dreams are made of.

FilmJacey AldredgeMarch 8, 2018annihilation, alex garland, ex machina, natalie portman, sci-fiComment

BEST OF 2017: Film (Belated Edition)

From sea monsters to creepy white people to female power, 2017 was the year of breaking boundaries.

Film, Most PopularJacey AldredgeJanuary 21, 2018best of 2017, movies, mother, baby driver, three billboards, wonder woman, get out, mudbound, the shape of waterComment

Lessons from "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"

A couple of life lessons from the galaxy.

FilmJacey AldredgeJanuary 21, 2018star wars, rian johnson, the last jediComment

Misplaced Humor Creates a Bland Atmosphere in Alexander Payne’s “Downsizing”

Even with a great premise, subpar execution causes this light sci-fi comedy to fizzle.

FilmJacey AldredgeDecember 21, 2017downsizing, matt damon, alexander payne, christoph waltz, kristen wiig, sci-fi, science, movie review, filmComment

From Black Lagoons to Murky Bathtubs, "The Shape of Water" will Mystify and Inspire

Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water" creates a picturesque (and grotesque) appreciation of an older time.

Noisily Intrusive in the Best Way, "3 Billboards" is American Underbelly Gold

“3 Billboards” has a little bit of something for everyone, even “Twilight” fans.

Throwback: Somewhere Over Oz

There may be no place like home, but there is a place like hell for James Franco.

10 Wonderful Things About "Wonder"

Take your kids, bring some tissues, and enjoy the best thoroughly feel-good movie 2017 has to offer.

Film, Editor's PicksJacey AldredgeNovember 28, 2017wonder, kindness, book, film, movie review, julia roberts, luke wilson, owen wilson, star wars, princess leiaComment

Disney Pixar's "Coco" is Colorful, Courageous, and full of Charm

Pixar's latest is a universal tale of familial responsibility in a vibrant and vivid Hispanic setting.

FilmJacey AldredgeNovember 24, 2017coco, disney, pixar, animated, holidays, halloween, dia de los muertos, day of the dead, land of the dead, up, inside out, cars, thanksgivingComment

Salute to Service, Salute to Screen: Top Ten War Movies

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service, protection, and dedication to our country. I'm proud every day to be an American, and prouder still of the men and women who make up its military.

"Thor: Ragnarok" is an Intergalactic Swashbuckling Good Time

Marvel's latest is a tour de force of comedy, 80s nostalgia, and a punk rock hair-raising party of epic proportions.

Football Movies for Fall

Fall is fully upon us, and so is America's favorite fall past-time: football.

'Brad's Status': You Don't Have to Possess the World to Love It

Comparison may not have killed the cat, but it sure killed Brad.

Film, BlogtoberJacey AldredgeOctober 21, 2017ben stiller, comedy, dark comedy, luke wilson, mike white, amazon studios, tiff, festival, film, movie reviewComment

'Only the Brave': A Testament to Bonds and Brotherhood

A searing portrayal of the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire and the events leading up to it, Only the Brave is hard to watch. Based on a tragic true story that, for once, focuses more on the people than the event.

Film, Editor's Picks, BlogtoberJacey AldredgeOctober 18, 2017josh brolin, only the brave, action, tragedy, true life, story, miles teller, fire, hotshots, october, blogtober, film, movies, movie reviewComment