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April Wolfe

April Wolfe is a regular film contributor at Voice Media Group. VMG publications include Denver Westword, Miami New Times, Phoenix New Times, Dallas Observer, Houston Press and New Times Broward-Palm Beach.

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With Buster Scruggs, the Coen Brothers Fully Commit to Cheery Meaninglessness

By April Wolfe
Nov 14, 2018

In typical Coen fashion, most people in the movie meet ironic or wry deaths, but this time the Coens seem to be actively eschewing any deeper emotional connection between the audience and the characters
Explosive Widows Dares to Be So Much More Than a Heist Flick

By April Wolfe
Nov 12, 2018

This thoughtful, textured story — though brutal at times — stands as one of the clearest depictions of turmoil, racism and nepotism in local politics that’s ever been drawn onscreen
A Bold New Suspiria Stands Alongside the Original — but Next Time Let a Woman Direct

By April Wolfe
Oct 29, 2018

There are some evergreen horror concepts, where the bare bones of the story are strong enough that they can be adapted and made over in multiple generations to express whatever fears and frustrations of the times in which they’re made
Jamie Lee Curtis Rules, but the New Halloween Works Against Her

By April Wolfe
Oct 15, 2018

We meet Laurie in her super-sealed woodsy compound, almost 40 years to the day after the murders that took place in 1978 — this film negates all the previous Halloween sequels
Bad-Cop Drama Monsters and Men Channels Helplessness in a Time of Outrage

By April Wolfe
Oct 4, 2018

At times, Green’s film feels too familiar, exploring what we already know — cops can be dirty and may retaliate if they’re crossed