Anna SwansonLady Macbeth reviewShakespeare by way of Hitchcock makes for one of the most sinfully thrilling movies this yearSep 5, 2017Sep 5, 2017
Anna SwansonGirls Trip reviewThe funniest movie of the year is even better than you’ve heard.Jul 22, 2017Jul 22, 2017
Anna SwansonMegan Leavey ReviewKate Mara’s outstanding performance and the bio-pic’s enormous heart make for one of the most emotional movie-going experiences this year.Jun 14, 2017Jun 14, 2017
Anna SwansonWonder Woman is awe-inspiring, important, and well worth the waitIn Patty Jenkins’ first film, she brought humanity to the story of a Monster. In Wonder Woman, she brings it to the origin of a superhero.Jun 3, 2017Jun 3, 2017
Anna SwansonHounds of Love review: a lesson in creating uneaseBen Young’s nightmarish thriller, Hounds of Love, is a terrifying, tense, and surprisingly simple exploration of horror.Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Anna SwansonAlien Review: Covenant knows what it needs to be and does it wellThe latest Alien is a familiar — but not at all comforting — return to the franchise’s horror origins.May 21, 2017May 21, 2017
Anna SwansoninMovie Time GuruFor your reconsideration: a second look at Jennifer’s BodySometimes it takes a while for films to get the reception they deserve. As long as there has been film there have been movies that were…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Anna SwansonNot-so-Hidden Figures: On Costumes for Black Women in the 1960’sIn February of 2016, at the 88th Academy Awards, Jenny Beavan, the costume designer for Mad Max: Fury Road, won her second Oscar. If you…Feb 24, 2017Feb 24, 2017
Anna SwansonReflections on the 52 Films by Women ChallengeIn January of 2015, I decided I’d start keeping a list of all the movies I watched. I figured it would be nice to look back on, it would…Dec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2016
Anna SwansonThe Edge of Seventeen: The coming of age movie we’ve been waiting forHailee Steinfeld shines brilliantly in Kelly Fremon Craig’s hilarious and heartfelt directorial debutNov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016