Amy Woolsey

Writer based in northern Virginia who wishes every movie were a little more like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Bylines include The Week, Bright Wall/Dark Room and Culturess.
The Riot Club

Total Carnage: The Timely Anger of The Riot Club

By Amy Woolsey 

Overlooked upon its initial release, Lone Scherfig’s satire of privilege acquires newfound resonance in light of current events.

The Americans

Games Without Frontiers: The Tragic Score of ‘The Americans’

By Amy Woolsey 

FX’s ‘The Americans’ has garnered acclaim for its use of pop music, but Nathan Barr’s tense, emotional score is equally vital to the show.