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“A Love Letter” to Resident Evil: Cregger and Abrams’s Delivery of the Franchise
Resident Evil (2026), by Zach Cregger. Constantin Film. Having been a long-time fan of the franchise, I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of Cregger’s film adaptation of Resident Evil. I finally had the opportunity to watch the movie last night and absolutely loved it, as did other viewers in my theatre. This movie follows Bryan…
Final Destination Bloodlines: Not Ironic, Not Iconic
Plagued by a recurring, violent nightmare about her grandmother, Stefani (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) returns home to her father, brother, uncle, aunt, and cousins looking for answers. Eventually, she confronts her estranged grandmother Iris (Gabrielle Rose) and discovers that the nightmares are not hers at all — they’re actually Iris’ premonitions. Now, Stefani and her extended…
Built to Please: AI, Autonomy, and the Feminist Uncanny in “Companion”
Companion (2025) follows Iris (Sophie Thatcher), a seemingly ordinary woman navigating a strained relationship with her partner Josh (Jack Quaid). As tensions rise, Iris begins to uncover disturbing truths—not just about Josh and his intentions, but about herself. The line between autonomy and programming slowly dissolves in this chilling sci-fi psychological drama. That’s your brief…
