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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.

Gaia

In a forest-based thriller that succeeds at putting viewers on edge, the standout threats are fungi-crusted monsters.

By |June 17th, 2021|Horror|0 Comments

Werewolves Within | Tribeca Festival

A party game–turned–video game is now a whodunit murder-mystery.

By |June 17th, 2021|Festivals, Horror|0 Comments

My Heat Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To; Shapeless; Ultrasound | Tribeca Festival 2021

Some horror/sci-fi titles about the unknown, the macabre, the potentially supernatural are perfect viewing for those seeking catharsis post-2020.

By |June 17th, 2021|Festivals, Horror|0 Comments

Final Account

The subjects are former civilians of the Third Reich: ex-SS, ex-Hitler Youth, and “ordinary” folk who worked the remedial jobs that allowed the Nazis to commit genocide.

By |May 25th, 2021|Holocaust, Top Picks|0 Comments

Dream Horse

Like its titular horse, this sports movie, starring Toni Collette, has a good amount of spirit.

By |May 20th, 2021|U. K.|0 Comments

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