High On Films

Ben Holland, a rising film critic and film programmer, holds a master’s degree in film studies from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, which he obtained in the spring of 2025. Most recently, he curated a film noir series in Frederick, MD, at a nationally recognized arts venue, and has written articles for Film Matters. When he’s not writing or programming, Ben is watching movies. He is particularly fascinated with films that depict loneliness and ennui; but more generally, he is interested in studio-era Hollywood, European and East Asian art cinema, film noir, and nontraditional coming-of-age stories.