Christine Makepeace

Let’s Make ‘Passengers’ Less Offensive

We look at a few ways the Jennifer Lawrence/Chris Pratt space thriller could be less… well, rapey.I’ve read a lot about… Read More

Westworld, The Truman Show, and Gaslighting

The threads that bind two stories about meticulously crafted fake worlds.Despite having little initial interest, and feeling lukewarm after the first… Read More

The NeverEnding Story, Nocturnal Animals, and Literary Avatars

No, Amy Adams doesn’t ride a luckdragon. Sorry.Two films led by Amy Adams have been released in recent weeks. One… Read More

All Work and No Play Makes Shut In a Dull Movie

A deeper dive into the grey area between reimagining and homage.People often proclaim there are no new ideas left. Remakes, reboots,… Read More