Meg Shields

Based in the Pacific North West, Meg enjoys long scrambles on cliff faces and cozying up with a good piece of 1960s eurotrash. As a senior contributor at FSR, Meg's objective is to spread the good word about the best of sleaze, genre, and practical effects.
Ishtar

‘Ishtar’ Deserved Better

By Meg Shields 

Telling the truth can be dangerous business.

Avatar The Way Of Water mocap

The Way of Motion Capture: The Innovations of “Avatar”

By Meg Shields 

Sorry, JC, /performance/ capture.

Top Gun Is A Pop Song

The Pop Song Formula Behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Meg Shields 

So what you’re saying is I CAN add the “Mach 10” scene to my HIT workout playlist?

Matinee

The Best Argument for the Movie Theater Experience is ‘Matinee’

By Meg Shields 

Ah yes, the joys of screaming/crying/throwing up alongside your fellow man.

Most 1980s Movie Ever

A Mathematical Analysis of the Most 1980s Movie Ever Made

By Meg Shields 

Highway to the DATA zone.

Streaming Horror February 2023

All the Horror You Need to Stream in February 2023

By Meg Shields 

Here’s our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in February 2023.

True Blood Confederate Vampire Bill

The Curious Case of the Confederate Vampire Trope

By Meg Shields 

Them good old boys were drinking whiskey and A+ blood bags.

House Of The Dragon Dark

Movies Are Getting Darker, And Digital Is To Blame (Kind of)

By Meg Shields 

Hey! Who turned out the lights?

Following Nolan

How ‘Following’ Set the Pace for Christopher Nolan’s Career

By Meg Shields 

Following walked so that Christopher Nolan’s career could run.