Valerie Ettenhofer

Valerie Ettenhofer is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, TV-lover, and mac and cheese enthusiast. As a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects, she covers television through regular reviews and her recurring column, Episodes. She is also a voting member of the Critics Choice Association's television and documentary branches. Twitter: @aandeandval (She/her)
Obvious Child

100 Great Movies By Women Directors That You Can Stream Right Now

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Celebrate Women’s History Month with dozens of great films at your fingertips.

Sex Positive Tv

This is The Golden Age of Sex Positive TV

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

After decades spent presenting mixed messages about sex, TV is finally catching up to reality with shows like ‘Sex Education’ and ‘One Day at a Time.’

Weisz Blood

The Cinematography of ‘The Favourite’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Oscar-nominated DP Robbie Ryan walks us through some of the film’s perfect shots and tells us about the cinematic image that inspires him the most.

Russian Doll

‘Russian Doll’ Review: Natasha Lyonne is the Best of Netflix

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Netflix’s latest, co-created by Amy Poehler, is a ‘Groundhog Day’-inspired look at mortality and sanity in New York City.

True Crime Dilemma

The True Crime Dilemma

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Now that Zac Efron is playing Ted Bundy, it’s time to re-evaluate our relationship with true crime.

Tom Summer Ending

‘(500) Days of Summer’ and 10 Years of Reflection

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The indie rom-com made waves at Sundance in 2009, but does it hold up?

Stranger Things

Prepare Yourself For The Year of Finn Wolfhard

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The teen actor has not one but six star-studded upcoming projects worth looking forward to.

Olaf And Man Woman

‘A Series Of Unfortunate Events’ is 2019’s Surprise Guide to Fighting Corruption

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Oppression, incompetence, and intolerance are familiar foes in the series’ timely final season

Rewind Directed By Women

The Best Movies Directed By Women in 2018

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Before writing 2018 off as a bad year for movies, add these to your to-watch list.