Taryn Flaherty

3 days ago | movieweb.com | Taryn Flaherty

Marvel Studios' 36th movie, Thunderbolts*, is a breath of fresh air for the MCU. The final movie in Phase 5 feels nostalgic to those in Phase 1, bringing fans back to the early days of the MCU. It has many of the signature touches of a Marvel Studios film, including sarcastic humor and the origin of a superhero team. Thunderbolts*, however, doesn't allow these MCU traits to distract from the story or the characters.

1 week ago | movieweb.com | Taryn Flaherty

Ryan Coogler's Sinners has become a cultural phenomenon since its release on April 18th. In just two weeks, it has amassed over $160 million globally and has broken numerous records, such as being one of the top 20 highest-grossing horror movies in the United States. Coogler's original film seamlessly blends multiple genres, such as drama, crime, horror, and even manages to make music a significant part of the story.

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Taryn Flaherty

The horror genre is known for conjuring up scares, either through hauntings, serial killers, or monsters. When most of us think about horror movies, we think about how they frighten us. We think about how they prey on our biggest fears and make them come to life right before our eyes. We think about how they get under our skin and force us to confront what scares us most, either physically or mentally. However, we often do not recognize how utterly devastating horror films can be.

2 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Taryn Flaherty

Ryan Coogler's Sinners has generated significant hype in the past week, and the hype is real. Coogler's original film seamlessly blends genres such as drama, crime, and horror while adding something new to the vampire subgenre of horror. It is a transcendent film in every sense of the word. The cinematography, editing, performances, and the infectious score are absolutely stunning.

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Taryn Flaherty

Black Mirror has solidified itself as one of the most intriguing television shows of the modern era. The sci-fi show blends elements of drama, dark comedy, and even horror to create a thought-provoking satire on society and our relationship with technology. The anthology setting of the series allows multiple concepts and stories surrounding the development of technology and social media, and how it affects our daily lives.