Marina Coates

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Marina is a Seattle based film critic and writer. Her favorite films, in no particular order include Psycho (1960), The Breakfast Club (1985), Jaws (1975), and The Lego Movie (2014). You can see more of her work at MarinasMovieClub.com

‘The Amateur’ Review: The Story Betrays An All-Star Spy Revenge Thriller

Marina Coates - April 17, 2025

Rami Malek is far from an amateur; he makes this clear in his latest film, where he plays Charlie Heller in James Hawes' The...

‘Sacramento’ is a Funny but Empty Dramedy

Marina Coates - April 8, 2025

Sacramento, co-written, directed by, and starring Michael Angarano, presents a fresh perspective on friendship, grief, and mental health against the backdrop of a road...

Review: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Live Adaptation is Better than its Reputation

Marina Coates - April 2, 2025

Disney's remake of the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been overshadowed by years of controversy and PR scandals, but 2025's...

The Life List Review: A Lighthearted, Feel-Good Throwback Rom Com

Marina Coates - March 31, 2025

Written by Marina Coates While Adam Brooks' The Life List sets itself up as an inspiring journey of self-discovery, it often leans too heavily on...

‘Last Breath’ Delivers the Year’s Best Thrills to Date

Marina Coates - March 6, 2025

Written by Marina Coates Last Breath is the incredible true story of Chris Lemons (Finn Cole), who, during a routine repair dive in the North...

‘The Monkey’ isn’t the Next Great Horror Film

Marina Coates - February 24, 2025

Written by Marina Coates The Monkey is the latest film by writer-director Osgood Perkins (Longlegs), adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name....

Love Hurts Review: An Unrequited Rom-Com

Marina Coates - February 12, 2025

Written by Marina Coates Love Hurts is the long-awaited directorial debut of stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio, starring Ke Huy Quan (who returned to the spotlight...

‘Companion’ Provides Campy Fun but No Deep Thoughts

Marina Coates - February 3, 2025

Written by Marina Coates In his feature directorial debut, Companion, Drew Hancock flips the killer robot trope on its head by making Iris (Sophie Thatcher), an...