‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’ Season Two Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In 2023, Rick Riordan’s classic young adult series Percy Jackson & the Olympians was adapted into a television series. Season one of the popular series was incredibly well done and set the tone for how the seasons would develop the novels. Each book would fill an eight-episode season, and that is enough time to retell each story. Percy Jackson has always been … Continue reading ‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’ Season Two Review
TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
By: Amanda Guarragi In 2019, Rian Johnson brought back the whodunit with Knives Out. It became a staple for annual Thanksgiving watching. Johnson crafted his own unique style while fusing similar conventions from the genre. He tackled family dysfunction and deceit in the first film and then a very secretive group of friends in the sequel, Glass Onion. Now with Wake Up Dead Man, he takes … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review: “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
TIFF ’25: ‘Eternity’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In recent years, romantic comedies have made a resurgence in theatres. Audiences have craved authentic romances that explore different avenues. Not everyone can be lucky enough to find the love of their life, but when they do, it can also be a difficult decision. Sometimes people are plagued by making decisions based on what could have been. We all want to be … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘Eternity’ Review
TIFF ’25 Review Round-Up: International Features
By: Amanda Guarragi It Was Just An Accident The Palm d’Or-winning film, It Was Just An Accident, has Jafar Panahi working on another level. It is brilliant as he anchors the weight of past trauma while tastefully delivering humorous dialogue among the group who suffered at the hands of Iranian authorities. The way the journey unfolds for this group is unpredictable, which leads to one … Continue reading TIFF ’25 Review Round-Up: International Features
TIFF ’25: ‘The Smashing Machine’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In the world of wrestling, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has made a name for himself. When he switched over to acting, it was a natural shift because of how talented he was in the ring. In his early years, Johnson had taken to comedies, which showcased his talents and made him enjoyable to watch. Once he became an action star and a … Continue reading TIFF ’25: ‘The Smashing Machine’ Review
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