Every month Netflix releases so many Original Series that it’s hard to keep track. Some of them, including House of Cards, Stranger Things, and Making a Murder, gained traction and are now fan favorites and Emmy nominated television shows.
Author: STEPHANIE YOUNG
STAFF WRITER,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A Monster Calls is a Must See
Let’s just get right down to it. A Monster Calls, directed by J. A. Bayona, was the most under-looked, under-discussed hidden gem of the year. It is the one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching films that has been released in the last decade. Yes, this is a fairly heavy statement, but to me, there is nothing about this film that was less than absolutely stunning. From the production, acting, and animation, to the genuine emotions it evokes from audiences all across the nation, A Monster Calls is the film you may never have heard of, but is certainly one that you should watch immediately. Without a doubt in my mind, it is going to hold a prime position in the coming of age genre for years to come.
Refn Masters The Neon Demon
The Neon Demon, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, is not a film with an agenda that is set to please the masses. It is a film where the director knew his vision and wanted to put it screen. He embodied his directorial style to create a story that only he could tell. He purposefully did this regardless of the anticipated reactions it would get from audiences.