Articles by Marriska Fernandes

'​Pam & Tommy' Brings a Fresh Perspective to the Sex Tape Scandal

Developed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2022

Celebrity culture, technology and privacy took on a new meaning when Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape was leaked in the mid-'90s. S...

Ben Affleck Serves Up Low-Key Charm in 'The Tender Bar'

Directed by George Clooney

PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2022

The Tender Bar is a laid-back, coming-of-age story that at times struggles with pacing, but Ben Affleck's relaxed, low-key charm keeps the...

'The Lost Daughter' Offers a Rare Perspective on Motherhood

Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal

PUBLISHED Jan 5, 2022

Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut is a raw and compelling take on the hardships and "crushing responsibility" of motherhood — a perspec...

Even Lady Gaga and Jared Leto Can't Save 'House of Gucci'

Directed by Ridley Scott

PUBLISHED Nov 26, 2021

For all the camp and hype House of Gucci promises, even Lady Gaga's powerhouse performance can't save this film. There's a lot to unpack in...

Kristen Stewart Perfectly Embodies Diana in 'Spencer'

Directed by Pablo Larraín

PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2021

Pablo Larraín's Spencer is a beautiful yet haunting portrayal of the late Princess Diana. The fictionalized biopic is punctuated with sadne...

Edgar Wright Is Scared of His Own Horror Film

PUBLISHED Oct 27, 2021

British director and screenwriter Edgar Wright is best known for his action-comedies like Baby Driver and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, so t...

'Halloween Kills' Delivers Exactly What the Title Promises

Directed by David Gordon Green

PUBLISHED Oct 15, 2021

Halloween Kills is the darkest chapter in the beloved franchise – a film we've patiently waited for a year (the initial release was planned...

Real-Life Talk Show Host Hasan Minhaj Helps 'The Morning Show' Tackle "the Greys"

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2021

Apple TV+'s The Morning Show tackled some big issues in its Emmy-nominated first season — namely the #MeToo movement, as Alex Levy (Jennife...