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Megan Kearns

Boston

Feminist vegan. Bi/queer. Film critic. @Spoilerpiece co-host. The Slashers co-host. @DorianAwards and @BOFCA member. 'Shows up with a dissertation.' She/her.

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  • Review: Angelina Jolie Is Luminous in Somber Biopic 'Maria'

    Nov 26, 2024 | edgemedianetwork.com | Megan Kearns

    Nov 27Review: Angelina Jolie Is Luminous in Somber Biopic 'Maria' Angelina Jolie is transcendent as acclaimed opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic "Maria," directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight. The biopic follows the last few days of her life in 1977 Paris. Opening with her death, it's a somber film that often feels like a dirge rather than a celebration. Yet, it poignantly explores provocative issues of talent, beauty, gender, aging, and trauma.

  • 'Broken Bird': A Compelling and Poignant Gothic Horror Delves into the Macabre [FrightFest 2024 Review]

    Aug 23, 2024 | dreadcentral.com | Megan Kearns

    Death is obviously pervasive in horror, but sometimes the agony of grief and loneliness over the death of loved ones can be even more terrifying and haunting. Directed by Joanne Mitchell in her feature directorial debut, Gothic horror Broken Bird made its world premiere at FrightFest.

  • Op-Ed: The Experience of Watching ‘It Ends With Us’ as a Survivor of Domestic Abuse

    Aug 16, 2024 | insessionfilm.com | Megan Kearns

    ***This Op-Ed Contains Both Spoilers and a Frank Discussion of Domestic Abuse***As a domestic abuse survivor, I often ponder the impact of on-screen portrayals of domestic abuse. Media helps shape and reflect how we see ourselves and the world around us; depictions of abuse can perpetuate or challenge myths and stereotypes. Watching It Ends with Us, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel, I couldn’t help but think about my own experiences. I’ve had three abusive relationships over the years.

  • Elliot Page's Raw and Vulnerable Performance Anchors Trans Film 'Close to You'

    Aug 15, 2024 | edgemedianetwork.com | Megan Kearns

    6 hours agoElliot Page's Raw and Vulnerable Performance Anchors Trans Film 'Close to You' For some LGBTQ+ people, moving to a city can be vital for us to find community and fully be ourselves. Returning home might be fraught with painful memories and unresolved relationships. Running into your first love can be overwhelming. Indie film "Close to You" sensitively explores all of these themes.

  • Review: Horror Film 'Cuckoo' Intrigues with Dread and a Great Performance by Hunter Schafer

    Aug 9, 2024 | edgemedianetwork.com | Megan Kearns

    7 hours agoReview: Horror Film 'Cuckoo' Intrigues with Dread and a Great Performance by Hunter Schafer Being a teenager is hard enough as it is, but its difficulty becomes amplified moving to a new place. "Cuckoo" takes this premise to foreboding, dizzying heights. An eerie, tense horror film, "Cuckoo" evokes a viscerally creepy atmosphere with harrowing moments of dread and disorientation.

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