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About Erin Underwood

BIO: Erin Underwood is the senior event content producer for MIT Technology Review’s emerging technology events. On the side, she reads, writes, and edits SF. Erin also reviews movies, TV series, and books on YouTube.

Snow White Review: Breaking Down the Live-Action Adaptation

After months of controversy and speculation, Disney’s live-action Snow White is finally here, but does it live up to the legacy of the animated classic? In this spoiler-filled review, I unpack the film’s strongest moments, missteps, and what Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Disney got right—and wrong—in their bold retelling of a timeless tale. Check out my review and let me know what you thought of the film. Continue reading

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The Recruit Review: Legal Drama Meets Espionage

What if your first job out of law school threw you straight into the CIA and the world of international espionage? That’s exactly what happens to Owen Hendricks in The Recruit, but does this mix of legal drama and high-stakes spy action create a thrilling ride, or does it push the limits of believability? Continue reading

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Mickey 17 Review: A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Adventure

Mickey 17 is the latest film from director Bong Joon-ho, known for Parasite, and it stars Robert Pattinson in a futuristic, thought-provoking story about cloning, identity, and human survival. Continue reading

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Last Breath, Movie Review—A Death Defying Underwater Thriller!

The film Last Breath is based on a real-life underwater catastrophe for deep-sea divers off the shores of Scotland. This is one of those movies that already has a built-in advantage since the story is already there, intact. The challenge for Alex Parkinson, the film’s director, was to figure out how to shape it into something compelling enough for a theatrical audience while staying true to the original events. Continue reading

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Jurassic World: Rebirth Trailer Breakdown & Hidden Themes

Hang onto your hats. This is going to be a long one because we have a lot to talk about. We’re doing a deep dive reaction to the two new trailers for the upcoming Jurassic World: Rebirth film, and I … Continue reading

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter – SPOILERS, Horror Story Breakdown and Review

Welcome to The Last Voyage of the Demeter Spoiler Discussion. Since the film has been out for a little while, and I didn’t get a chance to see it until now, I decided to make this a spoiler review/discussion because … Continue reading

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie Review  -  Art and Technology Reaction

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse isn’t just a good film, it’s a technological achievement in art and sound that will transform how we tell live action animated stories. This is my deep dive into the technology and art within Spider-Man: Across … Continue reading

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Movie Review – An Incredible Experience

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continues the story of Miles Morales in a film that is sheer eye candy to watch, but what makes it so good? All right. Let’s jump into the Spider-verse. The written review is below (originally published … Continue reading

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The Little Mermaid, Movie Review – An Ariel for a New Generation?

The new live action version of The Little Mermaid is one of the most anticipated movies of the 2023 summer schedule. But was it worth the anticipation? The written review is below (originally posted on Medium). If you would rather … Continue reading

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Mission Impossible, Dead Reckoning, Part 1, Movie Review — What makes this film great?

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 clocks in at a fast 2 hours and 43 minutes, the seventh film in the Mission Impossible franchise might just be the smartest film of the series, and it gets four very important things … Continue reading

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