writing – Jean's Movies

Family-friendly Horror Genre?

I’ve always enjoyed seeing how streaming platforms categorize modern shows into established genres. We’re all familiar with “Rom-Coms” (Romance/Comedy) or “Dramedies” (Drama/Comedy). I recently chuckled when I saw a movie categorized as “Horror/Comedy.” Was the horror so poorly executed that it became funny? That category reminded me of an event from my younger days thatContinue reading “Family-friendly Horror Genre?”

Unexpected Twists

Some movies have amazing plot twists—the kind that make you gasp and stare at the screen in disbelief. Think of the original Planet of the Apes (the realization that they were on Earth the whole time) or Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Luke’s raw, emotional response to Darth Vader was very nearly how weContinue reading “Unexpected Twists”