By: Amanda Guarragi In 2002, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale became co-founders of Artists Equity. This independent artist-led studio reimagines the relationship between talent, studio, and distributor. Damon and Affleck have both paved their way in the industry and have created a legacy of their own. Their first professional collaboration (uncredited) was in Field of Dreams, but their massive rise to fame was … Continue reading ‘The Rip’ Review
By: Amanda Guarragi In the past few years, romance novels have regained popularity, and romantic comedies have become hits for many. People have forgotten that love – whether platonic or romantic – can help anyone through difficult times. One author has consistently delivered romantic novels, and she has now created her own little universe. Emily Henry skyrocketed the bestseller list and is now adapting her … Continue reading ‘People We Meet on Vacation’ 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
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’
By: Amanda Guarragi When we are born, we are clueless about the journey ahead. What we seek as humans, even from a young age, is a purpose. We are told to pursue a path we are passionate about, but no one warns us how challenging it may be. Whether it’s struggling through medical school or struggling to write words on a page, everyone has their … Continue reading ‘Marty Supreme’ Review
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