Dara Drapkin-Grossi
105 articles published since January 28, 2022
About Dara Drapkin-Grossi
Freelance writer for MovieWeb. Overly obsessed Blockbuster Enthusiast. Horror junkie.
They’re All Going to Laugh at You: A Closer Look at Women in 70s Horror
Final Girls of 70s horror are a cut above the rest: they were pioneers for the women to come.
10 of Roger Ebert’s Favorite Movies of All Time
Roger Ebert was an instrumental part in the world of cinema for decades. These were some of his favorite movies of all time.
Evil Dead: Best Deadites of the Franchise (So Far)
The Evil Dead stands to be one of the greatest horror franchises ever made. Here are some of the best deadite designs to date.
The 1980s: Cinema's Golden Age of Horror
Blood, gore, and killer clowns — the 80s offers it all. From B-films to critically acclaimed hits, the decade shines as the Golden Age of horror.
The Best Movie of Every Year in the 90s
The 1990s are having a bit of a moment. Here is the best film of every year in this nostalgic decade.
The Best Movie of Every Year in the 80s
The 80s are one of the most beloved decades in cinema. Here are the best films of every year.
The Best Movie of Every Year in the 70s
The 1970s paved the way for generations of filmmaking to come. Here is the best movie of every year in the decade.
How Alfred Hitchcock Caused the Boom of Psychological Thrillers in the 90s
The 1990s revitalized the slasher genre, and gave a psychological thrillers a stomping ground for a decade — all thanks to Alfred Hitchcock.
Best Movies Under 2 Hours on Netflix for an Easy Watch, Ranked
If you're short on time, but itching to watch a movie, Netflix has an array of options that are under two hours.
Back to the Future 4: Everything That's Been Said About the Sequel, Explained
Where they might be going, they're going to need a lot more than roads. Here's everything that's been said about the potential Back to the Future 4.
Breaking Down Black Mirror Season 6: The Series' Most Plausible Technology to Date
Black Mirror is one of the greatest sci-fi television show's since The Twilight Zone and strikes up more plausibility than reasonable doubt.
Best Sci-Fi Movies for Kids, Ranked
Children's sci-fi films can be both creepy and adventurous. When done right, they can expand not only their film vocabulary, but also their minds.
10 Most Rewatchable Movies of the 80s
What is it that deems a movie a rewatchable? Here are 10 of the most rewatchable movies of the 1980s.
Best Movies About First Love That Will Break Your Heart
First loves are far from a one-size-fits all. Here are the best movies about first love that will rip your heart out.
Funniest Characters in That '70s Show, Ranked
That '70s Show was filled with hilarious characters by legendary performers, and these are the funniest characters, ranked.
Best Robert De Niro Movies, Ranked
He's played America's most likable gangster and Scorsese's right-hand man. Here are Robert De Niro's best movies, ranked.
Every John Carpenter Movie, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Score
John Carpenter, also clocked as "The Master of Horror," is an industry giant. Here's how his films rank by Rotten Tomatoes scores.
Best Possession Horror Movies to Watch Next, Ranked
Possession films are amongst the scariest in horror. Here are 10 films to watch next that will possess your mind long after you've watched them.
The 10 All-Time Queens and Kings of the Rom-Com
From Reese Witherspoon to Richard Gere, here are the 10 all time queens and kings of the rom-com.
Best Movies About Returning Home, Ranked
The journey home is often used as a major plot device for characters needing a change. Here are the best movies about coming home.