Ashlee's Substack

My personal Substack

By Ashlee Pradella

· Launched 4 months ago

Film Criticism Has Changed. The Industry Hasn’t.

On social media criticism, outdated definitions, and why the industry needs to catch up.

Jun 19 • Ashlee Pradella

Backrooms Made Me Revisit My Favorite Found Footage Movies

Inspired by the strongest part of Backrooms, a look back at five found footage movies I can't stop recommending.

Jun 1 • Ashlee Pradella

Is Star Wars BACK??

Against all odds, people enjoyed a Star Wars movie??!

May 25 • Ashlee Pradella

We Need To Stop Acting Shocked That Horror Is Good — And the Best Horror Movies of the 2020s

A reminder that horror has been dominating for a while now.

May 21 • Ashlee Pradella

What the Fuck Is Everyone’s Problem With Movie Adaptations, and the Best Ones That Tried Something Different

The internet vs every film that tries to do something interesting with source material.

May 18 • Ashlee Pradella

Movies That Went From Disliked to Loved

Movies that were dismissed, mocked, or misunderstood… and later became beloved.

May 14 • Ashlee Pradella

The Unwritten Rules of Cannes and NEON’s Palme d’Or Streak

How festival patterns, jury dynamics, and a stacked competition slate could decide whether NEON extends its run to seven.

May 11 • Ashlee Pradella

10 Films Where Fashion Steals the Show

The films that prove style isn’t just aesthetic, it’s storytelling.

Apr 30 • Ashlee Pradella