McKenna Batterson – Chicago Film Scene

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Watercooler Reviews

Watercooler Reviews | Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist S2E2 (Ongoing Weekly)

McKenna Batterson January 22, 2021 0 Comment

SEASON 2: EPISODE 2 RECAP (For those interested in hearing my reflections and opinions on the episode, scroll down to the “My Thoughts” section to skip over the recap) Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is back...

14 Minutes

Watercooler Reviews

Watercooler Reviews | Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist S2E1 (Ongoing Weekly)

McKenna Batterson January 13, 2021 0 Comment

Silence. A dark screen. The beginnings of a soulful acapella rendition of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” lilting from the shadows. This is how the second season of the NBC original, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist begins...

15 Minutes

Watercooler Reviews

Watercooler Reviews | Wonder Woman 1984

McKenna Batterson January 3, 2021 1 Comment

1984. It’s an era recognized by its shoulder pads, synthesizers, and scrunchies. 1984 also happens to be the colorful setting for the newest installment in the DC universe, Wonder Woman 1984, released on Christmas...

16 Minutes

Chicago Film Scene Reviews and Recs

Please Don’t Remake This: The Princess Bride

McKenna Batterson December 15, 2020 0 Comment

Let’s talk about remakes. It wouldn’t be revolutionary for me to point out the multitude of issues with the merry-go-round of remakes Hollywood has been obsessed with churning out these past few years. Nor...

10 Minutes

Watercooler Reviews

Watercooler Review | Love and Monsters

McKenna Batterson November 18, 2020 0 Comment

Love and Monsters. From the title alone, you can probably guess what this movie is about. Spoiler: It’s about love. And it’s about monsters. While initially set for a widespread theatrical release in February...

9 Minutes

Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | Jennifer’s Body

McKenna Batterson October 19, 2020 0 Comment

Chances are if you’re a part of the LGBTQ+ community, a fan of Megan Fox’s work, or generally have good taste, you’ve seen the cult classic, Jennifer’s Body. This quotable and quirky horror...

11 Minutes

Watercooler Reviews

Watercooler Reviews | The Haunting of Bly Manor: A Love Story Inside a Ghost Story

McKenna Batterson October 15, 2020 0 Comment

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD...

7 Minutes

Chicago Film Scene Reviews and Recs

Hidden Horror Gems: The Subtle, Meta-Masterpiece that is One Cut of the Dead

McKenna Batterson October 13, 2020 0 Comment

Let’s face it – zombies are overrated. Maybe it’s the oversaturation of the genre, maybe it’s the fact that no zombie film will ever hold up to Warm Bodies (2013), or maybe it’s simply...