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Sonya Alexander

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Contributor at Script Magazine and MovieMaker Magazine. Articles in Rolling Stone, Creative Screenwriting, Digital Spy, Deep South. Member of the African American Film Critics Association.

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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination – ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review scriptmag.com/its-about-th...
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It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination - ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review
Dave Green combines Looney Tunes animation with live action to create a joyful feel-good movie with characters we can all relate to.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
2026 Fall/Winter Movie Preview scriptmag.com/2026-fall-wi...
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2026 Fall/Winter Movie Preview
From revisiting classics and blockbuster series to casting well-known stars in surprising new roles, the 2026 fall/winter season promises something for everyone.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Writing the Lost Highway That Represents Life: Alex Ullom talks ‘It Ends’ scriptmag.com/writing-the-...
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Writing the Lost Highway That Represents Life: Alex Ullom talks 'It Ends'
Alex Ullom discusses the inspiration behind It Ends, how long it took him to write the script, and the challenges of filming the debut feature.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Importance of a Cozy Hallmark Movie or Series scriptmag.com/the-importan...
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The Importance of a Cozy Hallmark Movie or Series
Coziness and nostalgia is the bedrock of the Hallmark ecosystem.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Review scriptmag.com/little-house...
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Review
The new generation may not have the template of the original show in their consciousness, so this serves as a worthy introduction into the Ingalls world.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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Staying True to the Heart of the Franchise: Brian Lynch Discusses ‘Minions & Monsters’
Brian Lynch discusses his collaboration with co-writer and director Pierre Coffin, paying homage to early Hollywood, the challenges of writing for children, and his writing process.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Finding the Humanity in the Unknown: David Koepp Discusses 'Disclosure Day'
David Koepp reflects on his creative collaboration with Steven Spielberg, dialing in character emotion, and framing 'Disclosure Day' as a human-centered sci-fi story about truth, perspective, and conn...
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
‘Backrooms’ Review scriptmag.com/backrooms-re...
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‘Backrooms’ Review
Kane Parsons successfully captures the eeriness of his popular viral web series while also ultimately expanding on the tinctures of the horrific mundane in everyday life.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Keeping a True Story Authentic, Even as Fiction: Laïla Marrakchi Discusses ‘Strawberries’ scriptmag.com/keeping-a-tr...
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Keeping a True Story Authentic, Even as Fiction: Laïla Marrakchi Discusses ‘Strawberries’
Hot off the heels of premiering her film ‘Strawberries’ at the 2026 Festival de Cannes, filmmaker Laïla Marrakchi discusses the necessary timeline to complete the script, her filmmaking journey, and w...
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
‘I Love Boosters’ Review scriptmag.com/i-love-boost...
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'I Love Boosters' Review
While the film tackles the parasitic nature of the fashion industry as it relates to Black and brown people, the story is ultimately about "loneliness".
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Irish Folktale as the Foundation of Scares: Damian McCarthy Discusses ‘Hokum’ scriptmag.com/damian-mccar...
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The Irish Folktale as the Foundation of Scares: Damian McCarthy Discusses ‘Hokum’
Damian McCarthy discusses Irish folklore and how that has inspired his writing, writing the script for ‘Hokum,’ collaborating with Adam Scott, and his overall writing process from storyboarding to scr...
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Make it Make Sense: Derek Kolstad Talks ‘Normal’ scriptmag.com/make-it-make...
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Make it Make Sense: Derek Kolstad Talks 'Normal'
Derek Kolstad discusses building the creative team around his screenplay, writing treatments, tackling a Neo-Western, mixing comedy and action, and his writing process.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Blending Gameplay and Feature Film Storytelling: Genki Kawamura Discusses ‘Exit 8’ scriptmag.com/genki-kawamu...
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' Review
An entertaining watch that doesn’t lose itself in pop culture references or cheesy bits but stays grounded in the reality of the complexity of relationships.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Keeping Oral Storytelling Alive deepsouthmag.com/2026/03/24/k...
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Keeping Oral Storytelling Alive - Deep South Magazine
Southern Gothic podcasts bring to life everything from spooky tales to stories about Southern life, crime and local characters.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A Constellation of Winners – The 98th Academy Awards scriptmag.com/a-constellat...
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A Constellation of Winners - The 98th Academy Awards
A recap of the 98th Academy Awards, showcasing a diverse pool of winners and their films.
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Wildlife Conservation Network @wildnetorg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Welcome to our new website! WCN has grown a lot over the years, & that growth deserves a platform where all our Conservation Partners, Funds, & Rising Wildlife Leaders have a place to shine. Click the link to explore our new interface! hubs.ly/Q043rqlD0
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Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN)
WCN protects endangered species by supporting conservationists and building a global community for wildlife protection.
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Lion Recovery Fund @lionrecoveryfund.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
We love to get updates like this one from our grantee Endangered Wildlife Trust 🐾 Follow along as they set and check camera traps to gather data that helps them identify individual lions and build a clearer picture of lion populations. #FromTheField #lionconservation #kgalagadi
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Bite Size Oscar History: Best Original Score scriptmag.com/bite-size-os...
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Bite Size Oscar History: Best Original Score
This lush opulent musical composition won Best Original Score in 1963, making the first win of three in this composer's illustrious career.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Bite Size Oscar History: Best Original Screenplay scriptmag.com/bite-size-os...
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Bite Size Oscar History: Best Original Screenplay
This film won this coveted writing award at the 91st Academy Awards, but not everyone embraced this win.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Bite Size Oscar History: Best Animated Feature scriptmag.com/bite-size-os...
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Bite Size Oscar History: Best Animated Feature
The Oscars category for Best Animated Feature has only been around since 2002. This DreamWorks box office wonder animated feature took home the coveted golden statue.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Bite Size Oscar History: Best Cinematography at the Oscars scriptmag.com/bite-size-os...
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Bite Size Oscar History: Best Cinematography at the Oscars
For the next four weeks, we’ll shine a light on past winners for Best Cinematography, Best Animated Feature, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original Score.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘The Deer Hunter,’ and ‘Chariots of Fire’ – Three Oscar Winning Films that Reflect Their Times scriptmag.com/three-oscar-...
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'The Sound of Music,' 'The Deer Hunter,' and 'Chariots of Fire' - Three Oscar Winning Films that Reflect Their Times
Movies don’t just entertain, but teach us something about ourselves and touch our hearts. Here are three different movies that came out during time periods that convey cultural shifts as well as socie...
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
City as Character: Shih-Ching Tsou Discusses ‘Left-Handed Girl’ scriptmag.com/city-as-char...
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City as Character: Shih-Ching Tsou Discusses ‘Left-Handed Girl’
Shih-Ching Tsou discusses her first solo-directing journey, collaborating with Sean Baker, capturing the electrifying Taiwan night markets, being inspired by Dogma 95 films and connecting audiences wi...
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Script Magazine @scriptmagazine.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
¡Hasta la vista, 2025! See what what films made the cut for our top five films of the year 🎬 scriptmag.com/script-magaz... What are your top films of the year? #newyear #films #whattowatch cc: @swankmotron.com @wordslinger1.bsky.social @rahulmenon.bsky.social
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Script Magazine’s Top 5 Films of 2025
We rounded up some of Script's cinephiles to compile a list of their individual top five films of 2025. Read which films made the cut.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
2026 Oscar Predictions scriptmag.com/2026-oscar-p...
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2026 Oscar Predictions
Who will take home an Oscar in 2026? Check out Script magazine contributor Sonya Alexander's predictions.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Dark Comedy as the Nexus of a Thriller: Park Chan-wook Discusses ‘No Other Choice’ scriptmag.com/park-chan-wo...
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Dark Comedy as the Nexus of a Thriller: Park Chan-wook Discusses 'No Other Choice'
Park Chan-wook discusses tackling adaptations, his writing collaboration process, creating tension with comedy, and more.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review scriptmag.com/avatar-fire-...
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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Review
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' not only visually and narratively immerses us in the world of Pandora again, it fully services the fans expectations.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Review scriptmag.com/five-nights-...
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'Five Nights at Freddy’s 2' Review
There are so many nonsensical occurrences in the story that there are laughs where there should be scares.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The Discernment of Filmmaking: Kleber Mendonça Filho Discusses ‘The Secret Agent’ scriptmag.com/mendonca-fil...
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The Discernment of Filmmaking: Kleber Mendonça Filho Discusses 'The Secret Agent’
Kleber Mendonça Filho discusses his writing process, how he went from film critic to filmmaker and his love for American cinema.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Putting Your Stamp on an Adaptation: Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall Discuss ‘The Running Man’ scriptmag.com/edgar-wright...
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Putting Your Stamp on an Adaptation: Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall Discuss ‘The Running Man’
Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall discuss adapting Stephen King’s dystopian minefield from treatment to the final edit.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The Polyphonic Nature of a Strong Story: Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt Discuss ‘Sentimental Value’ scriptmag.com/the-polyphon...
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The Polyphonic Nature of a Strong Story: Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt Discuss ‘Sentimental Value’
Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt believe in the transcendent nature of art and recently spoke with Script about what makes a story universal and why 'Sentimental Value' is polyphonic.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
‘Predator: Badlands’ Review scriptmag.com/predator-bad...
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'Predator: Badlands' Review
Dan Trachtenberg has breathed new life into the franchise, bringing strong writing and visuals and his own flair for capitalizing on the Predator’s strengths and weaknesses.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
‘Black Phone 2’ Review scriptmag.com/black-phone-...
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'Black Phone 2' Review
The perfect addition to the Halloween season. 'Black Phone 2' is an entertaining thriller that expands its initial universe
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Thank you for the interview Kiah Roache-Turner! Tackling Primal Fear Through Writing: Kiah Roache-Turner Talks Making ‘Beast of War’ scriptmag.com/tackling-pri...
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Tackling Primal Fear Through Writing: Kiah Roache-Turner Talks Making ‘Beast of War’
Filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner discusses being inspired by true events, building a life-like shark, making monster movies, and more.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Habitat for Humanity: Zoë Eisenberg Talks Island Community in ‘Chaperone’ scriptmag.com/habitat-for-...
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Habitat for Humanity: Zoë Eisenberg Talks Island Community in ‘Chaperone’
Zoë Eisenberg discusses her writing process, creating a messy female protagonist, casting and more.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Camera as Storyteller: Sean Ellis Discusses ‘The Cut’ scriptmag.com/camera-as-st...
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Camera as Storyteller: Sean Ellis Discusses ‘The Cut’
Filmmaker Sean Ellis discusses how his background in photography and martial arts influences his work, the visual tone of the film, and more.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Review scriptmag.com/downton-abbe...
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'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' Review
It doesn’t feel like the end but rather the closing of a chapter. 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' gently and affirmatively shows the familial bond between the Crawleys and staff.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
How to Deliver Natural Scares: Stephen Cognetti Talks ‘Hell House LLC: Lineage’ scriptmag.com/how-to-deliv...
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How to Deliver Natural Scares: Stephen Cognetti Talks 'Hell House LLC: Lineage'
Stephen Cognetti shares his filmmaking journey from film school to writing the final installment of the 'Hell House LLC' horror franchise.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
2025 Fall/Winter Film and Television Preview scriptmag.com/2025-fall-wi...
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2025 Fall/Winter Film and Television Preview
It’s that time of year again. New movies are on the horizon and a plethora of television shows are set to debut or revisit us.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
“Eddington” Review scriptmag.com/eddington-re...
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“Eddington” Review
Ari Aster’s COVID-era western is a thought-provoking, well-acted, and uneven film that will divide audiences.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
“Superman” Review scriptmag.com/superman-rev...
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“Superman” Review
James Gunn’s Superman maintains an old-fashioned charm while also updating the storyline.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Workers at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions are going on strike. Don’t cross the picket line.
BREAKING NEWS: 45,000 Grocery Workers
Overwhelmingly Authorize a Strike at Southern California Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Stores that Could Result in Massive Grocery Strike
The Unfair Labor Practice Strike Authorization
Comes After Months of Unlawful Conduct by the Companies During Contract Negotiations
Buena Park, CA - Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) local unions representing 45,000 grocery store workers, announced an overwhelming membership vote in favor of authorizing their bargaining team to call for an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike to protest Kroger and Albertsons' labor violations throughout negotiations that have prevented workers from getting the fair contract they deserve. Kroger and Albertsons are the parent companies of Ralphs, Vons, and Pavilions grocery stores.
The UFCW Locals 324 and 770 Bargaining
Committee said the following:
"The results are in, and we have overwhelmingly voted to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions throughout Southern California. Our message is clear: we are fed up with these corporations' union-busting tactics designed to intimidate us and prevent us from getting the fair contract that we've earned and deserve.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
"The Life of Chuck" Review scriptmag.com/the-life-of-...
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“The Life of Chuck” Review
Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation strikes a balance between tragedy and comedy, exploring mortality and the small joys in life.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review scriptmag.com/mission-impo...
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‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ Review
The final addition to the Mission: Impossible series remains consistent with the rest of the franchise, boasting impressive live action stunts and a quest to save the world.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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The Emotional Actioner: Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan Talk ‘Shadow Force’
'Shadow Force' co-writers Leon Chills and Joe Carnahan talk about working together and their love for writing and film.
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
FRIENDSHIP – Review by Sonya Alexander awfj.org/blog/2025/04...
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FRIENDSHIP – Review by Sonya Alexander – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Thank you Emilie Blichfeldt! scriptmag.com/subverting-a...
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Subverting a Classic Fairy Tale: Emilie Blichfeldt Discusses ‘The Ugly Stepsister'
Emilie Blichfeldt talks about finding the seed of the story, retelling a classic fairy tale, creating within the 'beauty horror' subgenre, and more!
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Sonya Alexander @wordslinger1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
‘Sinners’ Review scriptmag.com/sinners-review
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‘Sinners’ Review
Ryan Coogler’s foray into horror is bold and layered, as much a tale about the odyssey of the soul as a tale about monsters.
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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Happy birthday to Al Green. Here’s a full edition of the Midnight Special that he hosted in 1974 youtu.be/--wR-ZACg8Q
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Ep 88 - The Midnight Special | October 4, 1974
YouTube video by The Midnight Special
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