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 https://www.marinasmovieclub.com/

‘The Last House’ Review: A Missed Opportunity on So Many Levels

Marina Coates - August 13, 2026

The question of “What if you couldn’t leave your house for days, months, or even years?” is one that still feels all too familiar—we...

‘The End of Oak Street’ is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since ‘Jurassic Park’

Marina Coates - August 12, 2026

Imagine if the events of Jurassic Park happened to an unassuming Michigan neighborhood rather than a group of scientists. That’s exactly the scenario the...

‘The Odyssey’ is an Epic in Every Sense of the Word

Marina Coates - July 15, 2026

Homer’s The Odyssey is arguably the longest-awaited literary adaptation, well, ever. Sure, it’s been the inspiration for countless films, including the Coen Brothers’ O...

Review: ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is as Absurd as Its Title

Marina Coates - July 13, 2026

If the title didn't clue you in to what Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is about, the film wastes no time, using...

‘Supergirl’ Review: A Summer Popcorn Film That Should’ve Been Much More

Marina Coates - June 26, 2026

Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl reintroduces fans to Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) while aiming to reveal more of her backstory and tell a story about belonging,...

‘The Furious’ Delivers Impressive (and Endless) Action with Thin Plotting

Marina Coates - June 17, 2026

Kenji Tanigaki has spent his 30-year career primarily as a stunt coordinator for Japanese martial arts films. That explains why much of The Furious is...

‘Disclosure Day’ Reaffirms Why Spielberg is a Master

Marina Coates - June 11, 2026

It’s been over 20 years since Steven Spielberg last brought an alien movie to theaters, but with Disclosure Day, he’s made a comeback that...

‘Obsession’ is Queasy Fun if Not Ground-Breaking

Marina Coates - May 15, 2026

“Be careful what you wish for” is an age-old adage that’s been explored countless times in films—especially in the horror genre. And while Obsession...

‘Normal’ Review: Bob Odenkirk Continues His Action Hero Era in a Fargo-Lite Setting

Marina Coates - April 17, 2026

The town of Normal, Minnesota, is just that: normal. Take a road trip anywhere in America and you're bound to drive past towns just...

Beauty is in the Simplicity for ‘Project Hail Mary’

Marina Coates - March 10, 2026

I wasn’t expecting my favorite film of 2026 to be released in the first quarter of the year, but I’m almost positive that’s what...

Review: ‘The Bride!’ is Confused and Poorly-Constructed

Marina Coates - March 9, 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! promised to be a fun, feminist thriller highlighting the less-explored character of The Bride of Frankenstein’s Monster, but what we...