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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 Boogeyman

The latest Stephen King adaptation gets points for its looming sense of dread per scene.

By |June 1st, 2023|Horror|0 Comments

Fast X

Jason Momoa chews a 10-course meal out of the scenery, and sets the bar this year for over-the-top movie performances.

By |May 17th, 2023|Action|0 Comments

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

All one needs to enjoy Vol. 3 is a love of the Guardians themselves.

By |May 4th, 2023|Action, Sci-fi|0 Comments

Wild Life

An intimate documentary about entrepreneur and conservationist Douglas Tompkins’s life from directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo).

By |April 13th, 2023|Documentary|0 Comments

Air

It’s not often you see a compelling movie about the making of a shoe.

By |April 4th, 2023|Sports|0 Comments

John Wick: Chapter 4

The franchise's stylized visuals and slick gun-fu choreography remain as strong as ever, and more significantly, the sequel commits to topping itself at every turn.

By |March 23rd, 2023|Action, Top Picks|0 Comments

Knock at the Cabin

What might be the most shocking and refreshing thing about this movie, particularly for its director, is how straightforward it feels.

By |February 3rd, 2023|Thriller|0 Comments

Avatar: The Way of Water

In terms of scope, graphics, and tangible worldbuilding, the sequel is a jaw-dropping achievement, to say the least.

By |December 18th, 2022|Fantasy|0 Comments

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A classic story told with a fresh coat of paint, and a passion project that pays off in full.

By |December 12th, 2022|Animated, DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Musical|0 Comments