“Host:” Quarantine Horror for the Online Generation
Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.

Four young adults delve into their parents’ absence while growing up and their ways of coping. The collection of old photos and clips reveals how their parents’ absence in different aspects of their lives affected their upbringing and how they processed various life experiences.
Shudder’s Host (not a particularly original title, I must say) attempts to bring the spooks to “the quarantine generation” by presenting us with a scary Zoom call during lockdown.
Stevan Lee Mraovitch’s film is a beautiful tribute to family, found family, and the lengths people will go to support their loved ones.
A commentary on the exploitation of the elderly fueld by the inherent greed of capitalism.
This Agni Kai looks cool and is funny as well!
A science fiction movie brings a strong diverse cast and adventure in outer space.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.