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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.

The Killing of Two Lovers

Simplicity is key to why this simmering thriller works, both in its premise and cinematography.

By |May 14th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Indie, Top Picks|0 Comments

The Outside Story

The premise is as simple as it gets: a man locks himself out of room and has a journey of self-discovery.

By |April 29th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Indie|0 Comments

8 Billion Angels

A cautiously optimistic look on possible solutions to overpopulation and climate change.

By |April 22nd, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Environmental|0 Comments

Monday

Currently, Sebastian Stan is enjoying his time in the spotlight thanks to The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. For those who might be disappointed in the current state of Bucky Barnes’s love life, Stan's new romantic drama unwittingly overcompensates.

By |April 15th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Shiva Baby

Debut director Emma Seligman dials up the awkwardness to 11 for expert comedic effect.

By |April 9th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Top Picks|0 Comments

Violation

Told in a nonlinear fashion, Violation splits itself between the build-up to revenge and watching it in action.

By |March 25th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Horror|0 Comments

Come True

Much like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Inception, Come True taps into deep-seated Freudian fears of what drives the human mind.

By |March 11th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Sci-fi|0 Comments

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Based on the infamous 1947 court case in which famed singer Billie Holiday (Andra Day) was put on trial for drug possession.

By |March 10th, 2021|Biopic, DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

The Vigil

A horror film that mixes the atmosphere of a haunted house flick with Judeo-centric themes of sin and forgiveness.

By |February 25th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Horror|0 Comments