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Women Who Want: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” seems quiet, but packs an emotional punch.

February 28, 2020 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

Every once in a while, we are gifted with a film that speaks volumes without ever having raised its voice.… Read More

January 31, 2020 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

There is power in satire, as it lets us pretend for one moment that the mirror we’re looking in is… Read More

December 30, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

“Before we were born, you’re looking at darkness. Sound is the first sense that’s plugged in.” This piece of wisdom… Read More

November 29, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

War does terrible things to people. But sometimes people do terrible things to prepare for war. This is a concept… Read More

October 31, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

The first thing you learn about our protagonist is that she has visions. The second thing you learn is that… Read More

September 30, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

There are no trolls in “Troll 2.” There are goblins. In fact, the film’s working title was “Goblin,” but the… Read More

August 30, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

“Before the world became the world, it was an egg. Inside the egg was dark. The rat nibbled the egg… Read More

July 31, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

There are some films that stick in the minds of moviegoers everywhere, even decades after they’ve left the silver screen.… Read More

June 28, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

It was 33,000 miles. It was a great source of patriotic pride and a chance to prove your weight in… Read More

May 31, 2019 | by Sammi Leigh Melville

Eureka Springs, Ark.: home of “The Great Passion Play,” the epic drama depicting Jesus Christ’s last days on earth that… Read More