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About Ben Wasserman

Ben Wasserman is a graduate of NYU’s Masters in Cinema Studies program. In addition to writing reviews for Film-Forward, he works as a news writer for Comic Book Resources and evaluates screenplays for Eris Talent Agency. He loves staying on top of the latest breaking pop culture trend and seeing which new film adds something original or timely to the medium.

Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger's setting might be 1986, but director James Gray renders its aesthetic with a clear love of classic 1970s New York cinema.

By |November 12th, 2026|Crime, Top Picks|0 Comments

Wild Horse Nine

Martin McDonagh's latest dark buddy dramedy about morally dubious characters, friendship, and the possibility of redemption.

By |November 5th, 2026|Dark comedy, Road Trip|0 Comments

I Play Rocky

Even if you know the story behind Rocky, the film succeeds as a character study about an underdog putting everything on the line.

By |November 5th, 2026|Film History, Top Picks|0 Comments

Wildwood

From breathtaking landscapes to grueling skirmishes and mature characterization, Wildwood is a marvel of animated storytelling.

By |October 30th, 2026|Animated, Top Picks|0 Comments

The Social Reckoning

A decent thriller that can’t help but feel lesser than its predecessor.

By |October 8th, 2026|Drama, Thriller|0 Comments

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

A thriller whose soulfulness and brutality stem from the moral duality within its hero.

By |October 8th, 2026|Action, Crime, Top Picks|0 Comments

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Aardman Animations revisits its beloved mischievous ewe in a Halloween adventure that delightfully skews the Frankenstein formula for the G-rated demographic.

By |September 18th, 2026|Animated|0 Comments

Buddy

A horror film whose scares and campy laughs prey upon our attachment to nostalgic comfort.

By |August 25th, 2026|Horror, Top Picks|0 Comments

Coyote vs. Acme

A genuine delight and a hilarious slapstick comedy-turned-legal thriller that features all the mayhem and hijinks you’d expect from Looney Tunes characters.

By |August 25th, 2026|Comedy, Top Picks|0 Comments