Yasmin Kleinbart

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

she/her Staff Writer: @Between_Drafts Member of @DorianAwards

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'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' review: Crafting your own story

1 week ago | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life celebrates the highs and lows of writing. When it comes to the written word, there is a truth universally acknowledged: if one wants a reason not to write, one will most certainly find one. And this is undoubtedly true in Laura Piani’s feature film debut, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life, a rom-com less about the famous author herself and more about the journey of a woman who longs to find her place in the world.
‘Novocaine’ Movie Review - InBetweenDrafts

2 months ago | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

Jack Quaid makes for a strong and charismatic leading man in the otherwise forgettable action film Novocaine. Jack Quaid has his brand down to a T. He has perfected the roles of the nice guy and the Nice Guy (in series such as The Boys and films ranging from Scream to Plus One), which leaves us both charmed and repulsed.
‘Nightbitch’ review: All bark and no bite

Dec 9, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

There is no rage like female rage. Fueled by oppression and patriarchy, that anger builds and builds until it explodes like a volcano. With Roe v Wade overturned, no-fault divorces threatened, and partners not pulling their weight in child-rearing, it’s no wonder why women are pissed. In Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch, that wrath takes on a furry facade, and while it doesn’t take big enough swings, its feminist commentary is enough to make any woman’s fists clench.
Strange Darling review: All style and (some) substance

Sep 4, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

In the year 2024, when the average moviegoer fan has seen the trailer for Speak No Evil more times than they’ve seen their family, JT Mollner’s Strange Darling has shockingly remained on the back burner. It didn’t get much traction in marketing until just a couple of months before release, and only attached with an ominous “coming soon” instead of an actual date. Which is a damn shame, because Strange Darling is easily one of the best genre films of the year.
'Cuckoo' review: Terror, trauma, and turn-down service

Aug 16, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

In nature, the cuckoo is a savage; it’s a brood parasitic bird that lays their eggs in other birds’ nests—essentially tricking them into becoming foster parents to their young. And when those cuckoos hatch, they murder the other babies by pushing them out of the nest. It’s a classic showcase of survival of the fittest. And while Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo may not be explicitly about birds, it is a film about survival.
‘I Used to be Funny’ review: Rachel Sennott shines in a weak script

Jun 21, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

In art, we frequently see women who have PTSD having a violent streak in them. The only thing on their mind is vengeance. It’s only when their attacker suffers their punishment that they can finally be free from the pain they have endured. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In her feature film debut, I Used to be Funny, Ally Pankiw explores the more realistic side of trauma.
Sting Movie Review - InBetweenDrafts

Apr 13, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

When it comes to horror, people will revel in slashers brutally murdering people, eyes getting gouged out, and nasty demonic possessions, but there is one line most will not cross: spiders. Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias, and for good reason. With their long, creepy eight legs and extreme variance in size (the goliath bird-eating spider weighs around 5-6 ounces), spiders are a crawling nightmare that already haunts people’s everyday lives.
Late Night With The Devil Review

Mar 27, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

Author’s note: It wasn’t until after I watched and reviewed this film that I learned about the Cairnes’ use of AI imagery in Late Night With the Devil. Even if it was just three images, it was still very disappointing to discover, especially after all the conversations about how dangerous it is to creatives just trying to make a living.
The destination is worth the climax

Feb 22, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

On paper, Drive-Away Dolls feels like a classic Coen Brothers film: it features an impromptu journey across the country, a taste of neo-noir, and quirky characters with existential crises. But the one thing that makes Drive-Away Dolls stand out is that it’s also gay as hell. Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by him and his wife, Tricia Cooke, Drive-Away Dolls is a love letter to lesbians and lesbian spaces where women can discover themselves and each other, even if just for the night.
Big emotions for such a small movie

Jan 11, 2024 | inbetweendrafts.com | Yasmin Kleinbart

In his directorial debut, Dan Levy transitions from deadpan humor a la Schitt’s Creek to a more melancholic tone in Good Grief, a drama that’s more about sentimental moments than goofy antics. During a lively Christmas Eve party, Marc (Dan Levy) lovingly kisses his husband, Oliver (Luke Evans), goodbye as he leaves for a business trip. As a parting gift, Oliver gives Marc a Christmas card, but before he can read it, Oliver tragically dies in a car crash.