Matthew Koss, Author at The Wandering Screen

‘Bad Hair’ Review: Sometimes Wearing a Hat Just Won’t Cut It

Posted on October 26, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

With his new film Bad Hair, a horror satire set in the ’80s, Simien maintains originality in race-centric themes and may even capture a new audience.

Category: Film

‘Adrift’ Review: A Visually Captivating Story of Adventure and Survival

Posted on October 24, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Adrift plays out in real-time, generating a realistic portrayal of being within the grasp of a hurricane in the middle of the ocean while sailing on a small boat.

Category: Film

‘The Witches’ Review: Anne Hathaway Sinks Her Teeth into Spirited Remake of a Classic

Posted on October 23, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Robert Zemeckis serves as both writer and director, providing another serviceable rehashing of an existing film. We’ve recently seen him take award-winning documentary films like Man on Wire and Marwencol, add slight adjustments to create a film with A-list actors, and only manage to see low box office returns.

Category: Film

‘On The Rocks’ Review: Writer/Director Sofia Coppola Starts a New Chapter

Posted on October 23, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

The latest film by writer/director Sofia Coppola is surprising for both its maturity and commerciality, and Apple TV’s On The Rocks is a gem.

Category: Film

Right then, let’s talk about the fall of Quibi.

Posted on October 22, 2020March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Quibi offered very little to differentiate itself from the grown-ups in the field. It relied on drawing the masses to its casting and attachment choices when most already exist in the TV landscape.

Category: News