Ella Balinska
Film Review: The Occupant is a haunting survivalist sci-fi that details one’s own grief and mortal acceptance
On the surface, Hugo Keijzer‘s The Occupant appears as if it’ll be another entrant in the survivalist drama genre, focusing on a young woman, seemingly out of her depth as she battles the elements of an unflinching nature. The Georgia-Russia border serves as the primary setting, with Ella Balinska‘s Abby serving as Keijzer’s focal point,…
Interview: Director Hugo Keijzer and Ella Balinska on their harrowing sci-fi thriller The Occupant; “Not a lot of directors have the bravery to push, not just another actor, but another human being to really feel those emotions.”
Desperate to save her sister, Abby (Ella Balinska) takes a dangerous job in the remote Georgian wilderness. Stranded in the mountains after her helicopter crashes, she finds hope through a mysterious helper radioing from nearby. As he guides her through the harsh conditions, Abby struggles to survive, and her grip on reality falters until she…
Film Review: Charlie’s Angels offers just enough to prove its necessity in a year of pointless revivals
Ready to feel old? The big-screen adaptation of Charlie’s Angels was released almost 20 years ago. Yes, it’s been nearly two decades since Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu lit up the screen with McG’s (remember him?) glitzy relaunch that was all sorts of campy fun. Alright, it wasn’t exactly a masterful film. And it certainly…
