Layla Halfhill
Expertise
Genre Films, Arthouse, Mid-budget Studio Movies Of The 80s, 90s Early 2000s
- Layla has been a freelance film critic/writer for several years, having written for her own genre-centric site in addition to the Sundance Institute site, and covering film festivals such as Sundance, TIFF, and SXSW.
- Her screenplays have placed in various contests such as the Austin Film Festival and been Top-Listed on the Black List.
- She's worked in various capacities in the entertainment industry, including as an unscripted/documentary TV story producer.
Experience
Layla is a lifelong cinephile and genre fan. She moved to Los Angeles upon graduation and worked as an entertainment agency assistant before working in various capacities in production, and eventually transitioning into the film acquisitions arena. You can find her at the movies on any given weekend catching a new release or enjoying a repertory screening on the big screen.
Education
Layla is a Summa cum laude graduate of Ohio University's Scripps College of Communications in Athens, Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication majoring in Film/TV.
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Stories By Layla Halfhill
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From wacky comedies like "Encino Man" to heartfelt dramas like "Gods and Monsters," Brendan Fraser is one of the most versatile actors ever.
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Director Zach Cregger's shocking feature debut, "Barbarian," hinges on its cast of sympathetic (and not so sympathetic) characters. Here's how they stack up.
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It's hard narrowing down the best Al Pacino movies considering his iconic filmography, but we gave it a shot.
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Come to Hulu for new offerings from 20th Century and Searchlight Pictures; stay for the acclaimed documentaries, Palme d'Or-winning foreign films, and more.
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Can't get enough of the action, comedy, and romance of "Thor: Love and Thunder"? These films are sure to satisfy.
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Letterboxd recently released its ranking of "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis' best films, but we're not 100 percent on board with their choices. Let's take a look.
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Dr. Ian Malcolm. Seth Brundle. ID4's David Levinson. There's no shortage of memorable roles on Jeff Goldblum's resume, but these stand above all the rest.
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We've spent hours combing through Netflix's vast digital catacombs to find the bloodiest, weirdest, and flat-out scariest horror films the service has to offer.
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Missing Gene Wilder? So are we, which is why we took a look back at 15 of our favorite Wilder movies (and ranked them, of course).
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Silence of the Lambs didn't start our obsession with serial killers, nor is it the only film to straddle the line between a thriller and a horror flick.
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This is a list of movies like Saving Private Ryan you really need to see. There are many like it, but this one is ours.
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Tony Montoya's spectacular rise (and his even more spectacular fall) is a tale as old as time. If you liked Scarface, you'll like these other films, too.
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Invite a little folk horror into your life with these 15 favorites.
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So. You've seen Requiem for a Dream and wish to watch something similarly distressful. Don't worry, we've got a list for that.
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American Horror Story has always offered plenty of scares ... but which season's the absolute scariest?
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Whether you're into headless horsemen, armies of the dead, vampires, witches, or masked killers, there's a '90s Halloween film out there that's perfect for you.
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The horror films of the '70s provided the foundation for the scary movies of today. Check out these classics, and see where it all began.
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You may not be able to browse the horror section at your local video store any more, but you can still get in the mood for Halloween with these '80s favorites.
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From the rise of meta-slashers to Oscar-winning serial killer thrillers, our list of the best horror films of the '90s has something for everyone.
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Over the past 50 years, science fiction has changed in previously unimagined ways. Here are the 14 directors who shaped the genre for the new millennium.
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If you have an Amazon Prime subscription, there are many great horror films right at your fingertips. Not sure what to watch? Here are your best options.
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With 12 Academy Award nominations under his belt - more than any other actor - Jack Nicholson is a Hollywood legend. These are his 15 most memorable roles.