Tag Archives: Scream

Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2022

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Cinema is back, but sadly not with a vengeance. The world is changed irrevocably and big screen film exhibition continues to struggle. While I try not to be too downbeat in my yearly roundup, I am worried about the future … Continue reading →

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Review in Brief: Scream (2022)

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Re-quels (reboot/sequel hybrids) are the flavour of the month in Hollywood and they vary wildly in execution. SCREAM is on the upper end of the scale, with a killer (pun intended) first half and just the right amount of fanservice … Continue reading →

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Review: You’re Next (2011/13)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

YOU’RE NEXT is a good home invasion horror elevated by confidence in direction and the occasional promise of something more. It’s not a game-changer, but it’s just different enough to stand out from the rest of the all-consuming horror market. When an … Continue reading →

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My Clichés! I Can’t See Without My Clichés!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

There are a few plot, dialogue and aesthetic elements that are used time and time again in movies that drive me to despair. Whether it’s through lazy screenwriting, lazy direction or just because filmmakers think they have to conform to what … Continue reading →

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