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step into a world where charm and danger exist side by side in anna kendrick’s woman of the hour. in this episode of solo screening, we break down the 2023 crime thriller inspired by the real-life case of serial killer rodney alcala and his appearance on the dating game. what starts as a harmless television appearance quickly turns into a tense exploration of intuition, manipulation, and the terri...

step into a world where identity isn’t fixed, and becoming someone else might cost you everything.  in this episode of solo screening, we dive into the talented mr. ripley: a psychological drama that blurs the line between admiration, obsession, and deception. what starts as a simple opportunity quickly spirals into a chilling exploration of identity, class, and the lengths someone will go to belo...

step into a reality where one small cosmic event changes everything… in this episode of solo screening, we dive into coherence: a low-budget sci-fi thriller that proves you don’t need a massive budget to completely mess with your mind. when a comet passes overhead during a seemingly normal dinner party, reality begins to fracture, identities blur, and nothing is quite what it seems. From breaking...

this sinners (2025) review breaks down whether this southern gothic vampire film lives up to the hype or struggles to balance horror and historical drama. in this episode of solo screening, i dive into sinners, directed by ryan coogler, covering the plot, performances, cinematography, and deeper themes of morality, music, and racial injustice. set in the south during the 1930s , the film follows t...

is weapons (2025) actually a horrifying slow burn, or just another overhyped horror film?    on this episode of solo screening, hallie discusses her full, honest opinion about the 2025 film, weapons, directed by zach cregger.     tune in for a fast-paced, unfiltered review covering the performances, the unsettling body horror, the divisive storytelling choices, and the deeper themes about blame, c...

is the monkey actually scary, or is it just another one of those semi-chaotic horror films that was marketed as "one of the scariest films you'll see this year"?  on this episode of solo screening, hallie discusses her full opinion on the 2025 film the monkey, directed by osgood perkins. based on a short story by stephen king, what starts as a creepy, weirdo toy turns into a chain reaction nightma...

the scariest movie you'll ever hear.    in this episode of solo screening, hallie dives into her full review of the 2026 film, undertone: a chilling, audio driven movie about a podcaster who uncovers something far more disturbing than expected. from eerie audio tapes to it's intense, slow burn payoff, this horror experience is one that sticks with you. is this film worth the watch, or should it st...

This Together (2025) review breaks down whether this body horror film is actually worth watching or just another overhyped horror release. In this episode of solo screening, I dive into the Together movie, covering the plot, performances, atmosphere, and deeper themes of codependency and identity. Is this slow-burn psychological horror a hidden gem, or does it fall apart by the end? If you’re into...

join hallie as she ventures through her seemingly never ending watchlist on letterboxd. movies from horror, to thriller, to mystery, and yes, even romcoms, you'll see it all. don't miss an episode filled with commentary on even the most niche of films, in fact, you might hear a film you want to add to your watchlist as well. roll with hallie every thursday at 9 am mst for fresh film opinions!    j...