Ren

Lady in tech, Portland native, ex-Bostonian. Art Director. Fan of film, feminism, scooters, and trivia.

Favorite films

  • The Thing
  • An American Werewolf in London
  • Kill Bill: Vol. 1
  • Death to Smoochy

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  • Deadly Friend

    ★★★½

  • Malignant

    ★★

  • Evilspeak

    ★★★★

  • Phase IV

    ★★★★★

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  • Malignant

    Malignant

    ★★

    The “twist” absurdity (giallo level weird) could have worked if it weren’t for the awful dialogue and the rampant Dutch angle zoom.

  • Dark Waters

    Dark Waters

    ★★★½

    Started with some stunning visual cinematography, but then faded into montage after montage.

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  • It Comes at Night

    It Comes at Night

    ★★★★

    World premier screening at Overlook Festival!!! Jesus Christ. So much feels, so much love on this film.

    This is a sit-tense-in-your-chair, hold-your-breath thriller whose slow, suspenseful build climaxes to a heart-rending, intense end where you will either scream in frustration at the film's unanswered mysteries or scream in nihilistic catharsis.

    Technically beautiful. Night scenes are lit practically by lamps, giving a sense of claustrophobia and paranoia. I couldn't help but tense up and 🙈 with each nighttime scene. Q&A with…

  • Like Me

    Like Me

    ★★★★

    Visual candy. Sharp script.