Female Film Critics 24/375
Even if you had a wonderful freshman year roommate, I’m sure the “what-if” questions have crossed your mind as you’re settling into your new shared space. “What if we have nothing in common?” “What if they take my stuff?” “What if they expose my secrets?” “What if they set my things on fire?” In Chandler Levack’s Roommates, you will see all of these “what-ifs” play out in wildly unexpected ways.
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I’m not a great fan of the horror genre but I’m a steadfast admirer of actor Hugh Grant’s decision to demonstrate his versatility by playing villains (Paddington 2, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), rather than charmingly stumbling, bumbling romantic leads (Love Actually, Notting Hill, etc.). Heretic begins as two young missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – ardent, innocent Sister Paxton (Chloe East) and steadfast, stoic Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) – trudge through a Colorado ski town, trying – without success – to strike up conversations with passers-by about their faith.
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Hugh Grant is a one man creep show in the guise of a religious zealot in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ horror thriller, Heretic. Grant goes to the dark side in Heretic as a man who doubts the validity of religion and the church itself. He’s part theology teacher, part psychopath, and chews up the scenery with every monologue. Heretic is more cerebral than slasher. It’s psychological blasphemy. A sinister Sunday School lesson with only a few requisite jump scares and some blood. The film pulls you in with it’s believable performances, originality, and just enough mystery to keep you interested.
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The Popular Theory story is about Erwin, a chemistry-obsessed and somewhat shy schoolgirl. Her aunt, played by Cheryl Hines of Curb Your Enthusiasm fame, worries about Erwin because she’s so absorbed in her science studies that she doesn’t make friends. She finds a friend, Winston, another chemistry geek, and together, they invent a popularity serum that they add to chewing gum to make anyone instantly attractive. And it works! Lots of lessons about the value of popularity and the value of following your own passion make the story end with lots of smiles.
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