Vibe: The world is a shitty, gruesome place filled with shitty, gruesome people. The loss of virginity isn't a magical, special act that happens between two people who love each other. It's not Marissa and Ryan, Chuck and Blair, Jane and Michael. It's often awkward, manipulative, and emotionally fraught. It's
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A few months back, Laura sent me her short vampire film, "Upír," and I was blown away. Since she's a young female filmmaker and deals with many common industry struggles, I thought it would be nice to do an interview with her on the ins-and-outs of her process, background, and
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Vibe: Kickass. So, so, so kickass. "Wonder Woman" is all the words we keep cross stitching on pillows: Boss Bitch. Patriarchy Smashing. Nasty Woman. Feminist As Fuck. Squad. Grl Power. Remember in "The Force Awakens" when Rey kicks Kylo Ren squarely in the chest and you have that moment of
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Vibe: Charming, joyful, and engaging. If this film ended after the scene of Val (Regina Casé) finally splashing around in the pool, I would sing its praises completely; however, it takes a weird detour that doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the film's tone or narrative style. The
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Vibe: Hysterically funny. I grew up watching Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, and the Marx Brothers, so I knew this film would be right up my alley. Elaine May is a master of physical comedy and I laughed for at least 5 minutes during the scene where she was stuck
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