Becca Harleen

Becca Harleen is a film critic and filmmaker hailing from Canada. She’s been watching films since she was first shown Back To The Future when she was 5 by her parents. Since then, it’s been a lifetime of cinematic discovery covering all genres and styles.

October 31, 2024

‘The Shadow Strays’ Review: Maximalist Martial Arts

When you break down a story, there’s always a component of good versus evil. If you’re looking for an action flick, the best of this genre ta…

October 11, 2024

‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ (1974): Creating Shocking Art

October 11th marks the 50th anniversary of what many know as Tobe Hooper’s masterpiece, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). This anniversary …

September 23, 2024

‘La Strada’ (1954) at 70: Finding Purpose in Our Lives

Federico Fellini is one of those filmmakers who gets brought up regarding the foundation of modern cinema, and that’s for good reason. Whethe…

September 16, 2024

‘Léon: The Professional’ (1994): French Cinema in New York

French cinema has always had a certain aura to it. The films feel elevated to a level higher than their North American counterparts; it’s alm…

September 3, 2024

Ten TIFF Midnight Madness Gems

Midnight Madness at the Toronto International Film Festival has been a staple of the film festival circuit since its inception. Current…

August 19, 2024

‘Alien: Romulus’ Review: The Ultimate Space Horror Trip

Legacy sequels are a recent trend, and we’ve had enough of them to be able to pick out what works and what doesn’t. While I really liked Hell…

August 19, 2024

EP 099: Alien: Romulus (2024)

With a long line of auteurs lending their hand to the Alien franchise, Fede Alvarez takes a turn with the standalone effort Alien: Romulus. T…

August 12, 2024

EP 098: Cuckoo (2024)

Originally premiering at Berlin International Film Festival before also showing at SXSW, Tilman Singer’s sophomore feature Cuckoo follows up …

August 9, 2024

‘Revenge Of The Nerds’ (1984): Still Radical After 40 Years?

The 80s were a golden age for comedy films, especially those taking a coming-of-age approach focusing on characters in high school and un…

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