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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.

Bring Your Own Brigade

Why do California wildfires keep on happening?

By |August 10th, 2021|Environmental|0 Comments
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The Viewing Booth

In this part found-footage documentary and part YouTube react video, a filmmaker tests students to see if observing the same image produces similar emotions among viewers.

By |August 5th, 2021|Documentary|0 Comments
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The Boy Behind the Door

The idea of two children getting kidnapped on a whim is chilling enough. By placing viewers directly in their shoes, the filmmakers make it downright nail-biting.

By |July 29th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Horror|0 Comments
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Settlers

A sci-fi thriller that's about a daunting but opportunistic fresh start on life on Mars—and a gritty battle for survival.

By |July 23rd, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Sci-fi|0 Comments
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Pig

A slow, melancholic drama with Nicolas Cage in one of the best roles he’s had in years.

By |July 22nd, 2021|Indie, Top Picks|0 Comments
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7 Days | Tribeca Festival

An awkward date leads to an awkward quarantine, albeit one that makes for one of the better pandemic-centric movies to date.

By |June 26th, 2021|Festivals, Romantic Comedy|0 Comments
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12 Mighty Orphans

For those who’ve watched one sports movie or 10, this new entry will be familiar, for better or for worse.

By |June 26th, 2021|Sports|0 Comments
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The Price of Freedom | Tribeca Festival

Judd Ehrlich’s inquisitive documentary examines the NRA's dominance over American politics.

By |June 25th, 2021|Festivals, Political|0 Comments
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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain | Tribeca Festival

A portrait emerges of a man who, despite living the best of adventures, dealt with personal demons that grew the more he evolved on-camera.

By |June 24th, 2021|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Festivals, Pop Culture|0 Comments
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