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About Kat Takes

I'm a fiction writer masquerading as a film critic. Kat Takes are like hot takes by me, Kat. Or are they like outtakes? The important thing is having a pun. Movie recommendations are always appreciated. I'm a hard sell for dramas, and I love horror movies (no torture pornos), romantic (and other) comedies that are actually funny, over-the-top action movies and dystopias, especially from the 80s and 90s, and many other random things. I find most remakes disappointing and unnecessary, and I generally hate "requels."
Hope you enjoy the blog and find something you'll love!

Indie filmmakers: Want me to review your film? I'm happy to consider movies available on streaming, YouTube or similar but unable to accept files. If it sounds like I'll hate it, I'll have to pass. Just send me a pitch on my contact form and tell me where I can watch the movie, and I'll see whether it goes in my watchlist.

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