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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.

Zootopia 2

Its lovable characters and sharp humor get Zootopia 2's story across the finish line, if only by a hare… er, hair. 

By |November 26th, 2025|Animated|0 Comments

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Even if you can guess who committed the deed, the “how it happened” part will still keep audiences in suspense.

By |November 26th, 2025|Crime|0 Comments

Arco

Well-made with eye-catching animation and a hopeful message, and accessible to viewers of all ages.

By |November 14th, 2025|Animated, Top Picks|0 Comments

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

This gentle coming-of-age story visits the earliest years of a child’s life.

By |October 31st, 2025|Animated|0 Comments

Bugonia

A largely straightforward thriller with only a few examples of Yorgos Lanthimos's abstract weirdness.

By |October 30th, 2025|Sci-fi, Thriller|0 Comments

Tron: Ares

The standouts here are its neon-lit fights, digital worlds, and the moody score by Nine Inch Nails.

By |October 9th, 2025|Fantasy, Sci-fi|0 Comments

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

It’s slightly ironic that a sequel to a movie about its band playing past their expiration date would lean into legacy nostalgia.

By |September 12th, 2025|Comedy|0 Comments

Ne Zha II

A grand epic teeming with magic, martial arts, and exotic settings.

By |August 21st, 2025|Animated, Top Picks|0 Comments

Highest 2 Lowest

Spike Lee offers a fresh spin on Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low while retaining the essence of what made the original so special.

By |August 14th, 2025|Crime, Thriller|0 Comments