By Seamus Mulhern There are several stories being told in Colossal. For one, there’s the plot. There’s a story of a woman’s self-discovery. Her struggles with addiction. Her struggles with dependence. Her fight to be free from the burdens of her past. And last, but certainly not least, there’s a giant kaiju monster killing innocent … Continue reading →

by Seamus MulhernThe most surprising part about Raw is not the violence. It’s not the disturbing imagery. It’s not that it’s a debut. It’s not that it’s a horror film directed by a woman (which is depressingly rare in this industry). It’s not even the fact that when I first bought my ticket, I was … Continue reading →

by Seamus MulhernTerrence Malick does not film scenes. He films moments. Ever since his 2011 masterpiece, The Tree of Life, Malick has strayed away from the historical fiction that made him famous (Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line) and moved into the category of… something else. His work post-Tree is categorized by some as … Continue reading →

by Seamus MulhernThe Discovery had a sick trailer. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar. Everything about it was so immediately engaging. The drab, yet slick visuals. The unsettling change in tone that occurs halfway through. The infectious Shane Carruth vibes. It even nails the “slowed-down scary pop song” cliche that comes up in … Continue reading →

by Seamus MulhernLosing a loved one is a selfish process when you think about it. When one first hears that someone close to them has died, all sorts of emotions emerge — heartbreak, anger, fear, grief. It’s a complex and slow process that continues throughout your life. And, yet, during that process… all you can … Continue reading →