Ilana Davis

6 days ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

The Handmaid’s Tale is ripe with pseudo-biblical references masking a more sinister authoritarian theocracy. As with many dystopian worlds, this language is meant to divide, submit, and demonstrate control among those who live under such a regime. As a result, many of these sayings are taken from pious origins, and are used with hints of irony and sarcasm in an otherwise harsh reality.

1 week ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

It’s often said that video killed the radio star. But can anything get rid of the video? Music videos of the 21st century are a product of growing technology and innovation; the internet was still in its infancy as new artists developed their style. Thanks to mediums like YouTube and social media, this allows for wider audiences and even more impactful videos to come about (while metrics do not define success, many of these videos boast close to 1 billion views on YouTube).

1 month ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

Outer Banks classifies itself as an “action-adventure mystery teen drama.” A lot is going on. Ultimately, it is a story about a group of friends—the “Pogues”—and their search for treasure despite the circumstances of their upbringing and frequent conflicts with the opposing affluent “Kooks.” Released at the height of the COVID pandemic, Outer Banks offered an escape for young audiences stuck indoors as they resonated with characters onscreen.

1 month ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

Disaster movies are intense. They’re anxiety-inducing. A comet can hurdle towards Earth at any moment. Earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods might usher in a biblical apocalypse. Sometimes, disaster unfolds with a single iceberg hitting a boat or damaging a space shuttle. The best disaster movies must balance these traits with a pace comfortable for viewers. What makes this genre particularly challenging is that the formula can get overdone and veer into familiarity.

2 months ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

Tom Hanks Tom Hanks is an undeniably versatile actor. He doesn’t just play a character– he becomes them. With two Academy Awards and many other nominations, it’s a fascinating feat that many of these came from starring in movies where he played real people. Even more interesting, there are common themes between these roles. Hanks has starred in two films about the Cold War and collaborated with director Steven Spielberg on three. And, in almost every movie within this realm of film, Hanks...