Sarah Callen 12/8/25 Sarah Callen 12/8/25

‘Largo’ and the Power of Human Connection

Largo is a reminder of the power of stories and the importance of remembering our humanity.

Sarah Callen 11/29/25 Sarah Callen 11/29/25

‘The Running Man’ is an Uneven Ride

Though The Running Man didn’t quite work for me, I appreciate Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall’s attempts at some levity.

After this year, we definitely need it.

Sarah Callen 11/15/25 Sarah Callen 11/15/25

‘City of God’ is Immersive and Tragic

City of God is a tremendous accomplishment! I cannot recommend this film enough.

Sarah Callen 11/8/25 Sarah Callen 11/8/25

‘One Battle After Another’ is Thrilling and Relevant

One Battle After Another is unafraid to tackle some of the most relevant themes that we’re facing today, while also featuring an emotionally powerful film with characters you want to root for.

Sarah Callen 10/25/25 Sarah Callen 10/25/25

‘Se7en’ is Still Horrifyingly Good!

Se7en came out 30 years ago, and it’s still thrilling to watch today, no matter how many times you’ve seen it before.

Sarah Callen 10/11/25 Sarah Callen 10/11/25

Revisiting ‘Lilo & Stitch’ as an Adult

I think we all could learn something about empathy and connection from this sweet film about a girl and her alien/dog/friend.

Sarah Callen 10/8/25 Sarah Callen 10/8/25

‘High and Low’ is a Thrilling Mystery

Though High and Low was released over sixty years ago, it’s still a great mystery today and is a worthwhile watch for any mystery fan.

Sarah Callen 8/23/25 Sarah Callen 8/23/25

I Finally Watched ‘12 Angry Men’

This film came out in 1957, but it is still absolutely thrilling today. I truly can’t wait to watch this film again!

Sarah Callen 8/20/25 Sarah Callen 8/20/25

‘Sunshine’ is a Thrilling Space Adventure

Sunshine is a thoughtful, harrowing, and beautiful all in one movie—which is not an easy task.

Sarah Callen 8/9/25 Sarah Callen 8/9/25

Give ‘We Were Dangerous’ a Shot

We Were Dangerous is a heartfelt, funny, and unflinching film about three young women who choose to assert their agency in a system that tries to strip them of dignity.

Sarah Callen 8/6/25 Sarah Callen 8/6/25

‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ is Still So Fun

This movie rocks! I remember loving it as a kid, and it still brings me such joy as an adult.

Sarah Callen 7/26/25 Sarah Callen 7/26/25

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ is Disappointing

Maybe my expectations were too high for Jurassic World: Rebirth, but the more that I’ve thought about it, the more frustrated I’ve become.

Sarah Callen 7/16/25 Sarah Callen 7/16/25

Revisiting ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’

When Wes Anderson made The Royal Tenenbaums, he wasn’t the star that he is today, and yet the color palette, quirky characters, and unique voice are all apparent.

Sarah Callen 7/12/25 Sarah Callen 7/12/25

‘Small Things Like These’ is Beautiful and Horrifying

Small Things Like These is not for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for a slow drama about a man grappling with his trauma and conscience, this might be up your alley.

Sarah Callen 7/9/25 Sarah Callen 7/9/25

Wes Anderson is Back with ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

If you’re a fan of Wes Anderson, then you’ll probably enjoy this film. If you aren’t a fan of his, then this might be one for you to skip.

Sarah Callen 7/5/25 Sarah Callen 7/5/25

Revisiting ‘Jaws’ for its 50th Anniversary

Jaws turns 50 years old this year, and is still absolutely thrilling from start to finish.

Sarah Callen 6/28/25 Sarah Callen 6/28/25

‘The Order’ is All Too Relevant

The Order is an effective police drama, but what stands out the most is just how relevant it is to our world today.

Sarah Callen 6/14/25 Sarah Callen 6/14/25

‘Slanted’ is Powerful and Heartbreaking

Slanted is funny and heart-warming and will leave you with much to think about. I hope that this film will become available for distribution—it’s definitely a worthwhile watch.