Author Archives: Claire Williams

“Newly dumped thirty-somethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes’ new relationships and win them back for good.” -IMDB Two films are being released in 2022 which, I would argue, are here to save the rom-com. In March, we will see the release of The Lost City with Sandra Bullock and Channing TatumContinue reading “I Want You Back (2022)”

“An intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.” -IMDB Oh boy. If there is one group of people it has always been difficult for me to have empathy for, it has been televangelists. It may seem like a very specific group, but I grew up in the gloryContinue reading “The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)”

“FLEE tells the extraordinary true story of a man, Amin, on the verge of marriage which compels him to reveal his hidden past for the first time.” – IMDB To be honest, it is rare for me to find a documentary that I don’t like. It has happened before, but it is rare. Luckily, FLEEContinue reading “FLEE (2021)”

“On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.” – IMDB A little bit of background on my own relationship with this movie. One of my earliest memories is listening to my mom blast the Rent soundtrackContinue reading “tick, tick…BOOM! (2021)”

“Two low-level astronomers must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet Earth.” – IMDB Oftentimes, when I see an all-star cast, stacked from top to bottom with Hollywood A-listers, I immediately despair. Let me clarify… While it may not always be the case, it seemsContinue reading “Don’t Look Up (2021)”

“An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.” – IMDB It may be a niche interest, but I have yet to watch a movie set at an early 20th-century carnival that I didn’t like. Yet,Continue reading “Nightmare Alley (2021)”

“After 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for their final crusade.” -IMDB As part of the Jackass generation, there was no way that I wasn’t going to see Jackass Forever. Let me clarify… When Jackass 3D came out, I was a freshman in college, which is arguably the perfect time to see a JackassContinue reading “Jackass (2022)”

“The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.” -IMDB As with The Tragedy of Macbeth, I was hesitant going into this movie given who the director was. Paul Thomas Anderson movies can be incredibly dark, depressing,Continue reading “Licorice Pizza (2021)”

“A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.” -IMDB There’s a podcast that my mom recommended to me that’s cohosted by one of our favorite comedians and hosts, W Kamau Bell (speakingContinue reading “The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)”

“Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.” -IMDB Last week, I was recording Valley Girl with my lovely co-host, Courtney, and we were talking about awardsContinue reading “The Power of the Dog (2021)”

“Twenty-five years after the original series of murders in Woodsboro, a new Ghostface emerges, and Sidney Prescott must return to uncover the truth.” -IMDB Unfortunately, I was late to the Scream franchise. I am quite the wimp when it comes to horror movies and I thought these films were going to have more of theContinue reading “Scream (2022)”

“With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.” – IMDB Spider-Man will always be one of the best Marvel characters. I think this because, no matter the iterationContinue reading “Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)”

“In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation: the latest and greatest video-game system.” – IMDB I have to start out by admitting that, deep down, I’m not the most adventurous person. Well, adventurous may be the wrong word. I’m not the most spontanious person.Continue reading “8-Bit Christmas (2021)”

“The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilizations.” – IMDB During the earliest days of quarantine in March of 2020, I decided to finally throw my hands up in the air and watch all of the Marvel movies in order of their release.Continue reading “Eternals (2021)”

“Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.” – IMDB If you read my last post, Eternals, then you’ll know that I was doubting the future of the Marvel franchise. Luckily, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Shang-Chi came to save the day,Continue reading “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)”

“A young Colombian girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.” -IMDB Maybe it’s because I’m a non-child without children, but I don’t seem to be hearing as much about Disney movies as I used to. I feel like there is not as much fanfare asContinue reading “Encanto (2021)”

“A married couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid.” -IMDB There are two things Home Sweet Home Alone have going for it before the movie ever begins. First, it has a stellar cast of comedic actors: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Pete Holmes, and Kenyan Thompson, amongContinue reading “Home Sweet Home Alone (2021)”

“Nell, Simon, and their son Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die.” – IMDB I only saw the trailer for Silent Night about three weeks ago. I was shocked that I hadn’t heard about itContinue reading “Silent Night (2021)”

“English artist Louis Wain rises to prominence at the end of the 19th century for his surreal cat paintings that seemed to reflect his declining sanity.” -IMDB I’ll start off by saying that one of my favorite movie-going experiences is when, halfway through the film, I start saying to myself “there’s no way this isContinue reading “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)”

“During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana Spencer, struggling with mental health problems, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.” -IMDB For a deep dive into Spencer, please head over to Valley Girl Podcast to hear a complete breakdown! MEH. Let me clarify… ThatContinue reading “Spencer (2021)”