Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ is a Mesmerizing, Invasive Horror Showcase for Lupita Nyong’o

A SXSW audience is known for being raucous, especially for the festival’s opening night premiere. The event organizers hit the jackpot by landing Us, from writer/director Jordan Peele, a filmmaker known for making visceral movies that encourage interaction. The film also happened to be the most highly anticipated sophomore directorial feature… possibly ever? In terms of scope, Peele is an example of a filmmaker who has earned the trust to utilize a bigger budget to tell a larger story. While … Continue reading Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ is a Mesmerizing, Invasive Horror Showcase for Lupita Nyong’o