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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) – Movie Review
Two questions: How does Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween stack up to the first film? Also do you wanna hear, like, way too much about Nathan's childhood?
Annihilation (2018) – Movie Review And Analysis
Alex Garland's sophomore feature Annihilation is one hell of a science fiction film. Humanstein puts it under the microscope to see what makes it tick.
The Mouse That Ate The Fox: Indie Film Distribution Under Disney
What does Disney's purchase of 21st Century Fox (and Fox Searchlight) mean for independent film? Look no further than Miramax. A Humanstein Essay.
Riverdale – The Black Hood’s Identity Solved? (Possible Spoilers / Photographic Proof)
I, uh, I think I solved Riverdale Season 2 already, folks. Photographic evidence inside. Spoilers likely. You've been warned.
Death By Homage: Blade Runner In 2017
The internet is tearing itself apart over whether Blade Runner is a great film. This is why.
Super Dark Times (2017) – Movie Review
Kevin Phillips' feature-length debut is a harrowing look at guilt, fear, and friendship. It's also a borderline masterpiece. Read the Humanstein review.
The Violence of Creativity – mother! (2017) – Review and Analysis
Darren Aronofsky has crafted the most polarizing film of the year. In this essay, I break down what it all means and what it has to say about creativity, love, and faith.
IT (2017) – Movie Review
Has Stephen King's seminal novel finally received the cinematic treatment it deserves?
Annabelle: Creation (2017) – Movie Review
Nobody asked for another Annabelle but we got one anyway. That's not a bad thing, believe it or not. Find out more in the Humanstein review.
The Mummy (2017) – Movie Review
The Universal Monsters are near and dear to my heart, as they are to many horror fans and cinephiles in general. Universal has long desired to create a shared universe for their be...