Naomi Fraser
Best friends (and roommates) Dreux and Alyssa are having a rough day. And it’s only 8 a.m. After discovering that Alyssa’s boyfriend blew their rent money, the women must race against the clock to secure $1,500 before their merciless landlord evicts them. To make matters worse, Dreux’s interview for her dream job is just hours…
By: Naomi Fraser Rating: 2/5 “The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready; it goes on because it’s 11:30.” — Lorne Michaels, Creator of Saturday Night Live These famous words capture the frenzied, make-it-work energy the film Saturday Night aims to capture. Set on October 11, 1975—just ninety minutes before SNL goes live for the…
Rating 5/5 By Naomi Fraser Profound, frightening, and darkly comedic, The Substance is a body-horror film centered on fading Hollywood star, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore). On Elisabeth’s 50th birthday, her producer Harvey (Dennis Quaid) fires her under the pretext that she is no longer beautiful enough for TV. Left humiliated and insecure, Elisabeth stumbles upon…
By Naomi Fraser Christmas Eve at LAX and chaos go hand in hand. Long lines, delayed flights, and anxious travelers collide to create a hectic holiday rush. But for TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton), Christmas Eve is just another day on the job. That is until he encounters a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) who…
By Naomi Fraser The holidays are officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a heartwarming Christmas rom-com? So, grab your favorite blanket and a steaming mug of cocoa, and join me for a review of Netflix’s latest holiday hit, Hot Frosty—a film sure to bring plenty of seasonal cheer. Hot Frosty is…
By: Naomi Fraser Rating: 3/5 The Fall Guy: Extended Edition centers on Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), the ultimate Hollywood stuntman. Racing cars, jumping off buildings, and running through fire are everyday occurrences in his life. Despite the physical demands and the stress of dealing with self-important celebrities, Colt excels at his job, and his blossoming…
By Naomi Fraser “Memories. They live forever. Right there in your heart. Sometimes you just need to find a way to invite them out.” — Lewis (Louis Gossett Jr.), IF These words capture the essence of John Krasinski’s latest film, IF, a heartfelt fantasy fun for the entire family. IF centers on Bea (Cailey…
By Naomi Fraser Netflix’s original film Damsel presents a fairytale like no other. Released in early March, the film follows a young princess named Elodie who accepts a marriage proposal from a wealthy kingdom to save her impoverished nation. Unbeknownst to Elodie, however, beneath the wealthy kingdom’s glistening facade lies a centuries-old debt that Elodie’s…
By Naomi Fraser Suspenseful, heart-pounding, and deeply human, the pilot episode for Netflix’s latest series, Supacell,takes audiences on a thrilling ride. The episode captures your attention within the first two minutes and holds it till the end. Set in present-day South London, Supacell follows the lives of five strangers who unexpectedly discover they possess superhuman…