Marisa Mirabal
School
Texas State University
Expertise
Horror, Film Scores, Practical Effects
- Marisa has been directly praised for her writing by prestigious filmmakers, composers, and set designers, including Darren Aronofsky, Mary Lambert, The Newton Brothers, Christopher Young, and Inbal Weinberg.
- Due to her extensive knowledge in film and her cross-cultural approach to writing, Marisa has been asked to be a jury member for the Indie Meme Film Festival, Austin Asian American Film Festival, Knoxville Horror Film Festival, and serve on the Austin Film Society grant committee.
- Marisa's thorough yet casual interviewing style and passion for special effects have allowed her to be invited to several set visits to meet with filmmakers and crew.
Experience
Marisa Mirabal is an Austin-based writer and Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic. Her film reviews, editorials, and interviews have been published with /Film, Collider, Birth.Movies.Death, Austin Eater, The Austin Chronicle, and Fangoria. Her film analysis is geared towards amplifying marginalized voices, maverick filmmaking techniques, and the exploration of taboo subject matter through thematic storytelling. Marisa is a member of the Austin Film Critics Association and serves on the board of directors for the Austin Alliance for Women in Media. Marisa has a penchant for horror, documentaries, female-led films, and sci-fi. When she is not writing, she can be found sipping whiskey and spinning records deep in the heart of Texas.
Education
Marisa graduated with a degree in psychology and business. Her focus on abnormal psychology, biopsychology, and cross-cultural psychology allowed her to provide a unique voice when writing about a film's thematic elements and cultural relevance.
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Stories By Marisa Mirabal
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Dolph Lundgren and Frank Grillo are starring in a new Submarine action movie, casting that feels like it was written in the stars.
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Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening will star in Jerry and Marge Go Large, a true crime story coming to the Paramount+ streaming service.
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The Disappointments Blvd casting, with four very interesting and versatile actors joining Joaquin Phoenix in Ari Aster's next movie.
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Fantastic Fest 2021 details are here and you can buy badges now – either for the in-person festival or for a virtual version you can enjoy from home.
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Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and more have joined Frances McDormand in the Women Talking cast, directed by actress-turned-filmmaker Sarah Polley.
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Alamo Drafthouse is hosting a virtual Fast and Furious marathon, along with Justin Lin's Better Luck Tomorrow, to celebrate the release of F9.
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The next Spielberg movie cast has added Once Upon a Time in Hollywood breakout Julia Butters, who held her own against Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Scarlett Johansson spoke about the Black Widow female characters, and how changing times have allowed them to evolve past certain tropes.
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Pixar's Out short film, previously streaming on Disney+, is now available to watch for free on YouTube as part of Pride Month.
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Girls5Eva season 2 is good to go at Peacock, which means this one-hit wonder is now a...two-hit wonder? How's this work now?
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In Oh Hell No, Jack Black falls for Ice Cube's mother, and comedic antics will presumably ensue.
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Sylvester Stallone has revealed the Rocky IV directors cut release date, along with a rad new poster to mark the occasion.
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AMC has debuted The Beast Must Die trailer, a revenge thriller following a mother looking for revenge on the man responsible for her son's death.
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Yes, Wawa stores have set a Mare of Easttown Day, combining beloved local convenience shops with HBO prestige dramas. Peak TV, right?
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That creepy Ghostbusters Afterlife house (it has to be haunted, right?) is teased in a new image, alongside some new characters.
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In our The Djinn review, we take a look at small but intense supernatural horror film that makes great use of a single location and a great performance.
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In our Luchadoras review, we praise a new documentary about Mexico's female wrestlers and their battles inside and outside the ring.
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In our Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched review, we fall under the spell of a definitive documentary about a powerful subject.
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In our Here Before review, we find plenty to admire about Stacey Gregg's directorial debut, which mixes drama and the supernatural.
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In our Introducing Selma Blair review, we find much to marvel about as cameras capture actress Selma Blair's battle with MS.
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In our I'm Fine Thanks for Asking review, we examine a validating, captivating indie that represents some of the best art to come out of a lost year.
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In our Boys from County Hell review, we take a look at a new horror movie that offers a fresh take on typical vampire lore.
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In our Honeydew review, we take a look at a horror movie that seems familiar enough until it suddenly isn't, complete with an astonishing score.
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In our Bloodthirsty review, we take a look at one of the more unique and ambitious werewolf movies we've seen in some time.
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In our How to Deter a Robber review, we take a look at a new horror movie that knows the holidays can often be truly terrifying.
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In our The Boy Behind the Door review, we take a look at a kiddnapping thriller that is one of the biggest genre surprises of the year.
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In our The Stylist review, we examine a new horror movie that has shades of Manic and May, but enough confidence to find its own voice.